Gloria
M.
Yagodinski
Obituary
Gloria M. Yagodinski, 92, of New Haven, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home of natural causes. Born November 19, 1931 in New Haven, she was the daughter of (the late) Morton M. “Hap” and Erma A. (Rose) Hathaway. She married William J. Yagodinski on September 3, 1955. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, she attended the University of Saint Francis earning a bachelor’s degree in education and taught at New Haven High School. Along with Fr. Ehrman, she helped found The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima (World Apostolate of Fatima/WAF) when she was in the 8th grade at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, New Haven. She was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, D.C.C.W., and a Precinct Committeeman for Allen Co. for over 50 years. She spent many summers at Coldwater Lake with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Gloria was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Fort Wayne and St. John the Baptist Parish, New Haven. She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Patty) Yagodinski, Omaha, NE, Patrick (Leann) Yagodinski, Monroeville, IN, Gregory (Wendy) Yagodinski, Angola, IN, Christine (Bryan) Renbarger, Ft. Wayne, IN, Judith (Richard) Kohrman, New Haven, IN, Frederick (Kimberly) Yagodinski, Monroeville, IN, Dorothy (Christian) Reidy, New Haven, IN, and Anthony Yagodinski, New Haven, IN; 41 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Hathaway, and Richard Hathaway. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Yagodinski; sons, William J. and Michael D. Yagodinski and sisters, Dorothy L. Ford and Marjorie R. Norton. The Requiem Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00am Friday, December 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806, with visitation from 10-11am in the church. Visitation is also from 2-4 & 6-8pm Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., with the Holy Rosary at 3:30pm. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Ft Wayne, or St. John the Baptist Parish – New Haven, for Holy Masses in her name, or the WAF/Blue Army.
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Mother,
I will miss you so much. I am here on earth missing you every minute. Please pray for us as we will always pray for you. I love you so much. By the way, I thank you for asking God to give Omaha a white Christmas. It was 57* on Christmas Eve and brown as can be. We woke up to a dusting of snow and then it became 2”. God please bless us every one!
Merry Christmas mom!
In memory of an amazing woman. All my thoughts and prayers to an incredible family
Condolences to the entire family. Gloria leaves behind a wonderful legacy of her faith and devotion to family. We have such special memories of the family gatherings at Coldwater Lake, Fourth of July celebrations, Gloria in the kitchen, and such a focus on family fun. She was so loved and will be missed.
Gloria was very sincere and forthright about her faith. This was evident in her many years of activity with the World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army) and Sacred Heart Parish. She had her naysayers, who looked at her as irksome, but there was no denying she really believed in what she said and did. I’m sure Our Lord and Our Lady have already taken that into account when They met her at the Heavenly Gates. Prayers for the Repose of her soul.
We love and miss you Aunt Gloria. Sending all of our love and prayers.
Condolences to your family.
Gloria will be missed by all.
Sending our Love and prayers.
Sending our love and support from afar. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss