TOLEDO, Ohio — A local musician is being remembered this weekend by a Northwest Ohio non-profit.
Jake Pavlica died last Saturday at the age of 28 from a suspected drug overdose.
A big advocate of the local music scene, Pavlica was well-known around the area, both as a musician and as a supporter of other artists.
"He loved going to local open mic nights. When he walked in the door everyone just smiled because they knew a good person was there and he was going to entertain them with some serious skill,” said Pavlica’s friend Dee Brown.
He was also an early supporter of BeInstrumental, a Toledo based non-profit which provides free musical instruments, music education and opportunities to perform to kids in the area.
Because of Pavlica's impact on the non-profit, BeInstrumental has announced a memorial fund in his name.
Right now, board members will match donations to the fund up to two thousand dollars. You can donate to BeInstrumental here.
The family is planning a celebration of life for Jake next weekend.
Pavlica died on February 12.
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