Richard “Dave” Ceol
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Richard “Dave” David Ceol, 66, of Largo, Florida, passed away suddenly at his home on August 7, 2025. Born on June 25, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Richard John Ceol and Lois Elaine Francis. Dave graduated from Clearview High School in 1977 and earned a football scholarship to the College of Wooster, where a knee injury altered his path but never his spirit. A proud member of the Knights of Saint John in his younger years, Dave lived a life full of love, strength, and wisdom. On July 28, 2018, he married Berta Kay Lopatkovich, in a heartfelt ceremony at their Largo home. An avid darts player, Dave was a familiar face at local spots like The Office and Olde Towne Charleston, where he was known as “Old Man.” His love for the game forged deep bonds with friends who became like family, creating memories that will live on. Dave’s personality and unwavering devotion to his loved ones made him a cherished figure to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Berta Kay Lopatkovich; his sons, David John Lewis Ceol and Robert Wayne Ceol; his daughters, Tammy Lynn (Ceol) Frink and April Dawn (Ceol) Hartman; his stepdaughter, Julie Nicole McCoy; and his sisters, Rachelle Louise (Ceol) Johnson and Jodi Ann (Ceol) Taylor. Dave joins his parents, Richard and Lois, in Heaven. Dave was a wonderful person who loved his children, family, and friends dearly. No words can express how profoundly he will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 20, 2025, location and time to be announced.
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We extend our deepest sympathies to all the family and friends—your loss is felt profoundly by everyone whose life was touched by Dave’s presence. Dave will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on…..
Dave was a fantastic Friend of so many people .. our Dart community was huge and he definitely taught us all
His love for good Classic rock he’d sit and sing along with so many songs is what I will remember mostly .. he was my favorite patron at the old “OFFICE LOUNGE” on the east side of Lorain , where we met playing that old music and threw some darts ..
Dave you will be greatly missed by us all “Old Man” we will be sad you’re not here but you’re wings can fly above now and watch over us all .. ~~~Until we meet again my friend ~~~ 🙏🏻🕊️🌈🦋💙
We miss you dearly grandpa! You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. May you rest in peace💐🕊️✝️❤️ .~ Love your granddaughter❤️
Our Condolences to all the Family and Friends you will be deeply Miss RIH my Brother shot the Ton 80 lol
I wish I would have got to know you better grandpa. I will love and miss you dearly.