Norman C. DeBow 71, of Carlisle Twp. passed away Wednesday April 10, 2013 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a James Ford Rhodes High School graduate. Norm was a member of LaPorte United Methodist Church, and the National Rifle Association. His first love was for his family, he then enjoyed hunting, gardening, and country music. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years; Linda C. (nee: Witt), a daughter; Karen C. DeBow of Sheffield Lake, two sons; Mark L. DeBow(Elizabeth) of Charlottesville, VA., and Scott L. DeBow of Grafton. Additional survivors include five grandchildren; Lauren, Christina, Nicolas, Bradley and Eric, and a brother; Kenneth DeBow(Pat) of Springfield, MO. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon Saturday April 13, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon immediately following visitation. Rev. Jonathan McCleery, Pastor of LaPorte United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at LaPorte Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Norm's memory can be sent to the American Lung Association P.O. Box 415 Sandusky, OH 44871-0415. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 12:00 Noon Saturday April 13, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 10:00 AM to 12: 00 Noon Saturday April 13, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio