The Morning Journal

On Saturday, September 18th, 2021, Howard G. Yacobucci (91) of North Olmsted, OH passed away. Beloved husband of Patricia Yacobucci. Loving father of David Yacobucci, Daniel York, Diane Walsh and her husband Neil, and Donald Yacobucci. Loving step-father of Greg Chiccine, Dave Chiccine, Russ Chiccine and his wife Melanie, and Tracie Serre and her husband Jim. Dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren. Caring brother of Nancy Schmittgen, June Hanko, Phyllis Bartal, Philip Yacobucci and Toni Lowe. Howard retired from NASA where he worked as an engineer. He is a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed painting in his spare time. Family and friends are invited to...

Carol L. Hensley, age 79 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday evening, August 27, 2021. She was born July l, 1942 in Maryland, the daughter of the late Basil H. O'Neal and the late Margaret Lilly O'Neal. Carol resided in Lorain, Ohio most of her life, and had lived in Carrollton, Georgia for the past six years. She retired as a CNA with Autumn Ages Nursing Home and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lorain, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Gillis Hensley, Jr.; daughter, Kimberley Godles; sisters: Patty Wiseman and Susan Ralich; and brother, Charles O'Neal. She leaves to cherish her memory children,...

Tiffany Nicole Powers, age 37, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, was lifted up to join her Heavenly Father August 8, 2021 in her home after battling Melanoma Cancer for several years. Tiffany was born in Howell, Michigan in 1984 to John and Beth Powers. She is survived by her parents, and siblings, Carl (Sarah), Adam, Keith (Trina), Taryn (Jon) Bryan, Sarah (Alan) Bryan, Joyce (Robert) Price, Jenny Shouse, Chris, Alexis and by many nieces, nephews. Tiffany's parents moved to Vermilion, Ohio where she attended The Vermilion School System and Graduated from VHS with honors in 2002. She excelled in Academics and the VHS Orchestra and Band. She then attended Muskingum University, and Cleveland...

Marjorie Ruth Gallagher, 66, of Wooster died on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home. She was born December 21, 1954 in Wooster to the late Ernest B. and Rachel Shobert Taylor. On June 16, 1979, she married Michael Gallagher, who survives. Marjorie had been a teacher in the Sheffield Lake Schools for 17 years, the South Amherst Schools for 4 years and retired from Wooster City Schools after 9 years. She loved music, especially playing the flute and piccolo; rescuing animals and riding her horse Swede. Marjorie was a member of the Zion Methodist Church on Kelly's Island and had attended Emanuel Old Stone Church in Wooster. Along with her husband, Mike, Marjorie is survived by her sister...

Jennifer Reiber Chabek, age 52 of Dallas, GA., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mrs. Chabek was born on May 29, 1968 to her parents, John Reiber and Jeanette and Michael Bauer. Jennifer worked as an LPN for more than 20 years and genuinely enjoyed helping people. She also loved her grandkids, crocheting, sewing, and spending time with her dogs. Mrs. Chabek is preceded in death by her brother, John Reiber; grandson, Caleb Turnbow. Funeral services for Mrs. Chabek will be held at Clark Funeral Home on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM with interment to follow at Peaceful Meadows in Dallas, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 10 4:00 until 8:00 PM. The service will be...

FRIAR EDMUND GOLDBACH OFM CONV., Friar Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. lived with a quiet, peaceful certainty that God would guide him to where he was needed, where God wanted him to be. A profound prayer life reinforced his faith and trust that God would always provide. Friar Edmund passed away on March 14, 2021, in Edina, Minnesota. He was born Clarence George Goldbach, Jr. to Clarence and Mary Regina (Clinton) Goldbach in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Dennis, and is survived by his sisters Nancy Jean Engle (+Don) and Barbara Ann Lesniak (+Don), 10 nieces and nephews, and nearly 40 great-nieces and -nephews. After graduating from the...

Israel Andrew Holzworth March 4th, 1982- March 1st, 2021 It is with heavy hearts the family of Israel Holzworth announces his death on March 1st, 2021 in Florida. Israel was raised in Avon Lake, Ohio and attended Bay Village Montessori, St. Joseph's, and Avon Lake High School. Israel leaves to grieve his daughter, Jordyn Ashley; his son, Asher Lorenzo both of Florida; his mother, Lori Millard; two sisters, Marissa and Zoe Elise all of Ohio; cousins, aunts, and uncles in Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio; and also extended family in Michigan. Israel was preceded in death by grandparents, Lawrence and Beverly Holzworth, and Evelyn Ortiz. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley...

Patricia Ann Hennes, age 76, passed away on February 20, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on January 6, 1945, Patricia graduated from St. Mary High School in Lorain, Ohio in 1962, and St. Francis School of Nursing in Columbus in 1965. She married Harold "Harry" Hennes on August 26, 1967. Patricia was a member of St. Matthew Parish and was active in the PTA, Band Boosters and Meals on Wheels. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and sending cards. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Angela J. (DeMarco) Knight; and sister, Grace Knight, she is survived by her husband, Harold "Harry"; son, Greg (Tracy) Hennes of Hilliard, Ohio;...

George H. Clevenger Jr, 67, of Cottageville passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born May 3, 1953 at Terrre Haute, IN a son of the late George Sr. and Margaret Ann Kincl Clevenger. George was an Iron Worker for Union Local 17. He loved to hunt, camp and watch football, especially when the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State University Buckeyes were playing. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Patricia Wilson Clevenger; children Jason Clevenger and Misty Melton; brothers Jacob Clevenger of Maryland and Charles Clevenger of Parkersburg; sisters Barb Lebo and Margaret Ditmore both of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Cody Clevenger, Winter Clevenger, Cheyan Melton, and Riley Melton;...

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Jane Brandon Binns, 80, a 43-year resident of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Hilton Head Hospital (SC). Having fought, with strength and determination, numerous health issues the past decade, Jane succumbed to respiratory arrest due to pulmonary hypertension, complicated by coronavirus. Born February 17, 1940, to the late Dr. Marion B. Brandon and Marjorie Hageman Brandon, in Amherst, Ohio, Jane graduated from Amherst (OH) High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. Jane earned her BS Degree in Nursing from the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester (NY) in 1963. Dedication...

Mary was born February 14, 1936 in Strongsville, Ohio to Frank and Florence Muraski (nee Daugherty) and passed away January 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank T. Muraski; daughter, Denise Marie Sklarek; and son, Michael K. Sklarek. Mary attended Strongsville public schools and graduated from Lourdes Academy, Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Dyke and Spencerian College in Cleveland, Ohio and was certified in legal secretarial and accounting. In 1956, she married Kenneth P. Sklarek of Lorain, Ohio where they lived for many years before moving closer to their family in Wadsworth and Akron. She is survived by her husband of 64 years; son, David J. (Joanne) Sklarek...

Stephen T. Wolak, 54, of Wooster OH, passed away on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 from complications of lung cancer. Steve was born in and grew up in Lorain OH, one of six children. After graduating from Admiral King High School in 1984, he became a commercial electrician, traveling to multiple states for new construction and factory remodel jobs. Steve could never sit still, never shirked from a hard days work and took tremendous pride in his job. He was a proud member of the IBEW, Local 540 out of Canton, OH and was grateful for the friendships he made there as well as the lifelong friendships he maintained from childhood. On days off, he liked to fish at Findley State Park and enjoyed watching...

STOW - Georgiana Flood, 83, died December 24, 2020. Born at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN, she lived in Stow over 40 years and had been a member of Holy Family Parish. Georgiana retired from Morse Controls, loved her flowers, summer, and vacationing at Disney, especially the Grand Floridian. Preceded in death by her husband Howard, parents Lt. Col. George and Helen (Sutak) Rusinko, and sister Barbara Nemec, she is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Flood; grandchildren Kyla and Owen French; brother George (Elaine) Rusinko; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Fr. Paul Rosing will conduct graveside service Friday 2 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 555 North Ridge Road West, Lorain, OH ...

Christine M. Lackney, 63, passed away December 24, 2020. Chris was born and raised in Senecaville Ohio graduating from Guernsey Catholic Central in 1975. She was a proud 1979 Ohio State graduate earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. She started her life's work as a Catholic educator in Guernsey County and after completing her Masters Degree in Educational Administration with Franciscan University her career path led her to positions within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Most recently Chris served as Vice Principal at St Peter School in Lorain Ohio. Chris was a person that truly lived her faith in all aspects. She loved and accepted every person just as they were. Her absolute dedication...

Walter J. Konsevick Jr., 92, of Barberton, Ohio passed into Heaven peacefully at Pleasant View Nursing Home on Thursday, December 3, 2020 to join his wife, Helen Marie. He was on Hospice care with Crossroads Hospice of Green, Ohio. He was born in Lorain, Ohio to Anna (Loder) and Walter Konsevick on June 17, 1928. Walter was an Army Veteran and a graduate of Cleveland State University Fenn College of Engineering. Walter is a retired Engineer from Ohio Edison, he was also a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Akron, Ohio and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Walter was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and traveling with his wife, Helen Marie. He is preceded in death by...

Robert Russell Deibler Sr., 94, of Amherst, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain of COVID-19 obtained from Amherst Manor. Robert was born October 26, 1926 in Cleveland to Tod and Alice {Harriott} Deibler. Robert served in the United States Army Air Corp as a Cryptographic Tech during World War II. He was asked to go on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. at age 90, which he enjoyed with his daughter. He married Eleanor Pauline Eggerton on February 4, 1950. Robert retired from Lorain Products as an Electrical Engineer. He was a member of the Ashland Senior Center and sang with the Golden Serenaders. He enjoyed volunteering at Firelands...

Joan C. Milliken, 84, of Cambridge, died Monday (November 16, 2020) at Southeastern Med. She was born February 4, 1936 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Walter S. Ladegaard and Mary M. (Gall) Ladegaard. Mrs. Milliken had worked as a secretary for Armstrong Cork Company of Cleveland for many years. She was a graduate of Avon Lake High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Milliken, who died November 30, 1981. They were married June 9, 1956. She is survived by two sons, Ron (& Maryann) Milliken Jr. of North Ridgeville and Daniel (& Shelly Paden) Milliken of Cambridge; a daughter, Kelly (& Pete) Pollock of Senecaville; a...

On Monday, November 9, 2020, Clinton Calhoun Jr. departed his life to an eternal rest. Clinton was born on July 21, 1928, in Bunkie, Louisiana to the parents of Clinton and Lucile Calhoun. After graduating from Peabody High School in Alexandria, LA, Clinton moved north settling in Lorain, Ohio. There, he found work at National Tube Co. (U.S. Steel plant). While working, he was drafted into the Korean War in 1950. He served two years in the Army and was Honorably Discharged. Upon his return to civilian life, he continued his career working for U.S. Steel where he retired after 38 years. During his golden years, Clinton enjoyed a quiet yet productive retirement lifestyle. He dedicated...

Barbara A. (Stetak) Gheorghiu, 65,of Southington, CT, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the HCC at New Britain General surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Adriano Gheorghiu. Born April 29, 1954 in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anne (Pysarchyk) Stetak. Barbara was the property manager for Carabetta Management Co., Meriden. She was a parishioner of St. Dominic Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Kathy Calvi and husband Al of Meriden and a brother, Steve Stetak and wife Donna of Lorain, OH; two nephews, Stephen Stetak and partner Kevin and Benjamin Stetak and wife Nicole and their children, Cianna and...

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Pittsfield - Dolores J. Komlosi, 89, died peacefully on September 7, 2019 surrounded by her family and her beloved husband Eugene J. Komlosi of 64 years. She was born August 21, 1930 in Lorain, OH to John and Mary Martonchik. Dolores graduated from Lorain High School in 1948 and from the University of Ohio in 1952 with a Bachelor's of Science in Education. Following graduation, she taught elementary education in the Ohio Public School system. Dolores was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a consistent volunteer at the Pittsfield Girls Club and Berkshire Medical Center Auxiliary. Dolores, along...