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LORAIN - Yolanda Donohue (nee Gonzalez), 50, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Yolanda was born January 9, 1963, in Lorain, to Julia (nee Segarra) and Camilo Gonzalez. A member of Sacred Heart Chapel, she graduated from Southview High School in 1981 and married Scot Donohue on June 5, 1999. Yolanda worked as a sales consultant at Value City Furniture for 10 years.
Yolanda's greatest joy was being a devoted wife and mother. Her life revolved around creating a loving and nurturing environment for her son, something she was determined to provide until the very end. The love from her extended family of six siblings and her many nieces and nephews were the center of her strength and happiness that she treasured every day. Yolanda's kindness and generosity knew no bounds and she was always willing to help anyone in need. Her energetic spirit and contagious laughter will live on in the hearts and memories of her family and friends.
Yolanda is survived by her husband, Scot Donohue; son, Eric Donohue; mother, Julia Gonzalez; sisters, Betsy Gonzalez, Nilsa Gonzalez Ward, Evelyn Gonzalez, Vivian Gonzalez and Leticia Gonzalez Mills; and brother, Jesus Gonzalez.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her father, Camilo Gonzalez; and brother, William Gonzalez.
The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961, on Thursday, October 3, 2013, from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM, Friday, October 4, 2013 at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Colorectal Cancer, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (1-800-227-2345).
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To my sister I think about you everyday and I miss you very much.
I Love You
EVY TORRES
September 29, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Yolanda many years ago and just learned about her passing and am very saddened by this news. you all are in my prayers
B B
December 18, 2013
Gonzalez & Donohue Family~My heart is broken with the passing of Yolanda my beloved cousin, who was more like a sister to me. Her smiling face, her sweet laughter & dedication to her son Eric was an inspiration to anyone who met her. I am forever changed by her passing and will cherish our memories of singing show tunes in the streets, hanging out at Uncle Vic's,(lot of big 80's hair), being a bridesmaid at my wedding (you hated the dresses) plus, the year I lived with the entire Gonzalez family. Thank you Yo~ for always being so good to me. I was honored to have been even a small part of your life. I will love you forever - go be with your Dad and my parents in heaven and leave the pain behind.
Bruni Cardona Kline
October 9, 2013
Yolanda, you will be mist greatly by me. Sorry I could not be there with your loving family. Ben Jr.
October 8, 2013
Nilsa, Betsy, Evelyn, The Gonzalez', Yolanda's son, mother, and other family members: I did not know Yolanda personally but, as I am reading what others wrote, I see how much she was loved. (She must of had Nilsa's laugh and great sense of humor.) The Gonzalez' are a great family and they all have that wonderful smile!
I pray for GOD's supernatural Peace, Love, and Comfort to be upon each of you.
Nereida (Rodriguez) Fleming
October 7, 2013
Dear Scott,Please accept my deepest sympathies. Yolanda was a dear friend of mine and a beautiful lady inside and out, I share your grief.Im blessed that I had a special visit with her when I was home in August this year.May God comfort you and Eric during this time.......
Michelle Tuggle
October 5, 2013
Yolanda was an incredible woman who had amazing strength and courage. Our prayers go out to Yolanda's family especially her son, Eric
Ashley and Joshua Rosario
October 3, 2013
Yolanda was a beautiful person and a wonderful friend/co-worker. I will never forget her.
Tina
October 3, 2013
R.I.P Yolanda. You were a great lady. Class of 81.
Patrick Farlow
October 3, 2013
Dear Scot, We are so very sorry about the loss of your beautiful wife Yolanda. May God comfort you and your son. Jim + Jackie Williams
October 3, 2013
ETO, DONAHUE AND GONZALEZ FAMILY WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Mike and Rose Castro
October 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Donohue and Gonzalez family in this time of sorrow. May peace be with you. Rest in peace Girl!! Your friend, Meka
October 3, 2013
Eto, - The Gonzalez & Donohue Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My husband and I are saddened by the loss of Yolanda.
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. I share your grief.
It had been a while since I had seen Yolanda and never knew of her illness. She had such a beautiful smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Dali & Gary Manning (Figueroa)
October 3, 2013
Dear cousins Betsy, Ito, tia Julia , the Pagan- Gonzalez family in Puerto Rico send our most sincere prayer to God to receive an angel in Heaven. Yolanda was a loving person who always gave love and a ray of light.
Migdalia Pagan
October 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the Gonzalez and Donohue families. May the peace and comfort of our Heavenly Father be with all of you through this heartfelt journey.
Al Ortiz & Family
Alfred Ortiz
October 2, 2013
Dona Julia, Ito, Scott and family,
May the Lord grant you serenity and peace in this time of sadness. Yolanda was beautiful ray of sunshine and we will all miss her beauty. May your memories of her bring you solace.
Elly & Carmen Feliciano
October 2, 2013
Scott you all are in our thoughts and prayers
tom and pat kruman
October 2, 2013
Eric, Scott, Sandy and Gonzalez Family, God saw that she was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So he put his arms around her and whispered, "Come to me"... God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes "the best". My Family and I feel the pain of your sorrow. Our lives will never be the same, because she loved us.
David Cromwell & Family
October 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the donohue/Gonzalez family in their time of morning,Yolanda was a wonderful person and was out going and brought joy to those who knew her and she will be missed.rip
Ralph Hill
October 2, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to your family in this time of sorrow.May peace be with you.
Nestor Family
October 1, 2013
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE GONZALEZ FAMILY. EVELYN AND NILSA, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND FAMILY.
CAT GUZMAN CANCHANI
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
October 1, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to Julia from Edith, Eugene, Mirian and Lyda.
October 1, 2013
our thoughts are with eto, tammy and family...greg and kerrie
October 1, 2013
Rest in peace
Mary Diaz-Albertini
October 1, 2013
Julia may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May she rest in peace. Mary Diaz-Albertini (Rodriguez)
Mary Diaz-Albertini
October 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers unite with Gonzalez/Donohue family. Jr,Lydia,Angelita
Lydia Gonzalez
October 1, 2013
We are sadden by the loss of this beautiful woman. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Scott, Eric and Yolanda's family. May our Lord give you peace and strength in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all. The Mercado Family
Chrissy Mercado
October 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gonzalez and Donohue family. We celebrate her life and the joy she brought to many.
Edgar Martinez
October 1, 2013
Titi Yanda I love you so much u were like a mother to me, it so hard losing u it feels like a dream my heart feels like it's broken u always watched after me and jada like we were your own, I promise I'll take care Eric like a big sister would worlds can not explain how much I miss you titi ur beautiful I'm blessed to have u in my life calling u titi was a honor I love u like a mother and I talked to u like a bestfriend it was hard watching u go thro the pain and I'm happy ur with papa Lilo titi I will always cherish are memory's, are summers the times we laughed and cried together I love u and I can't wait to I c you again
Your goddaughter and niece Julia(lettys daughter) Mills
September 30, 2013
May the entire Gonzalez/Donohue family be renewed and strengthened in the promise of our Lord. Lydia,Jr,Angelita Flores
Lydia Gonzalez/Flores
September 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Yolanda's family. She was an awesome person of great character. May God brig comfort and lasting memeories, may her family know she is in heaven free of illness with our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. God be with all of you during this time of morning.
Ricardo Pacheco
September 30, 2013
My condolence's to the Donohue and Gonzalez family. I lost my best friend, i will always love her and i will miss her very much. I love you Yolanda.
Evy Torres
September 30, 2013
Praying for God to bring comfort to those who mourn her loss..she was a wonderful friend and beautiful person, will miss you girl <3
Nancy Bruce
September 30, 2013
So many wonderful memories of our childhood. The entire Gonzalez family are a blessing to all that know them. They all have a heart of gold. From day one of Yolanda's battle with her illness they have stood by her and supported her in every way possible. I'm blessed to have witnessed such love and bond among them. And also am so proud to call them my 'family'. RIP Yolanda and though it will be a tough road we all will be ok, because we had a strong woman in our life who will live in our hearts for ever.
Mildred Santiago
September 30, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Scot and Eric, Sandy and Jim, the Donohue Family and the Gonzalez Family. Yolanda's life here ended far too soon... God Bless until you are all together again.
All our love & prayers,
Breanna Kinkopf and Betty Bomback
September 30, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
kelly Leon-Ramos
September 30, 2013
Yolanda, It has been such a very long time since last we spoke, I am saddened by the news that your life on this earth has ended but all to soon, I pray you recieve your eternal reward. Go with God my friend.
Karyn Cataldo
September 30, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Gonzalez & Donahue family. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time in your lives. Yolonda you will forever be in our memory as a loving,beautiful, and courageous woman! May you RIP... ??
Miriam & Jose Silva ?
Miriam Silva
September 30, 2013
Thank you Yolanda for calling me brother for you are my little sister. You will always be in our hearts. "Brother"-in-law John
John Ward
September 30, 2013
My condolences to the family and my heart goes out to you during this time of grief.
ana mendoza
September 30, 2013
My condolences go out to Yolanda's fam.. May she rest in peace..
Gina Ramos
September 30, 2013
Still remember your beautiful smile. May you RIP and the Lord gives your family peace and comfort in this difficult times......god bless you and your family.
Gina Ramos
September 30, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Evelyn and the entire Gonzalez/Donohue families on the loss of your dear Yolanda.I hope that the happiest of her memories comfort you through this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Love, Wilda Burgos
September 30, 2013
We are sorry for the Donohue family and very sorry being cousin of my hub never met. I know the Lord has recieve you Yolanda in his arms, rest in peace. Nancy Gonzalez and Radamil Segarra
Lares, PR
Nancy Gonzalez
September 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda, Jim Balog
September 30, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Donohue family, Scot, Eric, Sandy,Jim and the entire Gonzalez family. Yolanda was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. RIP Yolanda.
Becky Bickel
September 30, 2013
Heaven just got a little sweeter because Yoli was a rare gem. I will never forget her beautiful smile and all the memories growing up in south Lorain with her, Eto and the rest of the family. My heart is breaking for the familia along with my own for there loss. My she now be in heaven pain free having that dance with her father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!!!
Al Rodriguez
September 30, 2013
Our hearts go out to the Gonzalez family in such time of sadness. May the strength of her spirit and virtue of her courageous battle be of comfort to you. God bless you all.
Vanessa and Belen Acevedo
Vanessa Acevedo
September 30, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Gonzalez/Donohue family. Yolanda was a very nice, loving person with a beautiful smile. May all your wonderful memories of her bring you comfort during this dark period of your lives.
Luci Gonzales
September 30, 2013
Yolanda you will be greatly missed by so many especially your loving familia...We extend our deepest of sympathies and condolences, to the Gonzalez , Segarra and Donahue family.. we pray god gives you all understanding of Yolanda going home to be with our lord Jesus Christ...her beautiful face and smile will stay in the hearts of so many of us...Sincerely..The Camacho/Aviles Family...
Edwin (babe) Camacho Aviles
September 30, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. We grew up across the street from each other, been a long time since we have seen u but we still remember u in our hearts forever. RiP yolanda
Ani Santiago
September 30, 2013
Rest in Peace Yonda
Susan Szantay-Rodriguez
September 30, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Gonzalez family. May she rest in peace and may God be with you all.
Ozzie Cordero
September 30, 2013
My classmate, my friend, my family....You will be always be remembered for your cheerful and fun loving spirit. You are in the hands of your Father rest in Peace.
Elisa Orellano Stillinger
September 30, 2013
My condolences & prayers for the Gonzalez/Donohue family.
September 30, 2013
May the God of all peace abide with you all. My sincere condolences to the families. I didn't know Yolanda personally butI know Betsy and I imagine all are beautiful people. My prayers are with you all.
Alicia Smith
September 30, 2013
My heart goes out to the family of Yolanda. She was a very special lady and left a lasting impression with anyone she came in contact with. You will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
Sylvia M. Ramos
September 30, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Gonzales Family.
I will always have fond memories of Yolanda as a group of us friends celebrated her 50th birthday this year in Los Vegas.
I will never forget Yolanda's smile for she was an awesome person!
Yolanda brindare contigo otra vez. Q.P.D.
Ada Fraticelli (Guerra)
Cleveland, OH
September 30, 2013
Heaven just gained the most beautiful angel. RIP Yolanda. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lorna Ingersoll
September 30, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Yolanda's family. I will miss you my dear beautiful friend. You are and will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Kim Smith
September 30, 2013
My most sincere condolence to the Gonzalez family, Scot and their son. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sulma (Carrion) Witherspoon
September 30, 2013
Yolanda .....Yours friends and family will miss you...We know that God has welcomed a brand new angel....Peace be with you all...Carol and George Smith
September 30, 2013
god is closest to those with broken hearts. when someone you love becomes a memory, the memories become treasures.
patty rodriguez
September 30, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to to your family at this time. Yoland was a beautiful person who will be missed dearly.
Jessica Presutto
September 30, 2013
Yoli, you were a true sister to Evy and I. We love you very much. My condolences to the family she will be sadly missed by all of us.
Pichi Lugo (Adorno)
September 30, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Gonzalez family, I'm going to miss my dear cousin Yolanda, I will always cherish all our childhood memories, and will always remember and love her! RIP Yolanda.
Lydia Lopez
September 30, 2013
My condolences to the Gonzalez Family my prayers are with you guys she was a wonderful and amazing person rip yoli.
Nancy Silva
September 30, 2013
Words can't express the shock and disbelief over Yoli's passing. I didn't know she was ill and now I feel so sad that I didn't get to say good-bye. I have some of the best memories of her. She was so funny. Many times the three of us (Nilsa) would tell stories and laugh uncontrollably. By far one of the nicest people I've ever met. My deepest condolences to the entire family. She will be missed.
Daisy Maldonado-Torres
September 30, 2013
Our deepest condolences to you and your family you are in are hearts and prayers...god bless...Scott and Denise Law
denise dineff
September 30, 2013
No words can express out heartache and sorrow.
She was a Sweetheart, and Angel.
Dawn & Jim Fundak
September 30, 2013
My deepest and most sincere condolences to all the family.. She was a wonderful friend, I will miss her laughter and kindness, Yolanda touched the heart of many people and her memory will live on.. She is now rejoicing and resting in Gods Heaven.. No more pain.. Only peace.. Prayers for her son, husband and all of her dear family.. Love u guys!! Mary Lou Andujar-Hough
Mary Lou Andujar-Hough
September 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hilda and Luisa Pagan
September 30, 2013
Peace be with you and your family Scott.
Del Parker
September 30, 2013
May you Rest In Peace Yoli. You were beautiful on this earth and now you're even more beautiful as an Angel.
Luz Delgado
September 30, 2013
A beautiful woman with a kind spirit and a sweet smile. Rest in Peace, dear Yolanda. May God give your family strength now & always.
Gladys Rodriguez-Kay
September 30, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Olga Bonilla
September 30, 2013
May you rest in peace,god bless.
Wally Carrion
September 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of Yolanda. She was an absolute sweetheart and so kind to me whenever we would run into each other. She had so much spunk. Yolanda was beautiful inside and out. A true lady. May she rest with the angels.
Roberta Muniz(Carrion)
September 29, 2013
Yolanda, you'll be missed. Your beautiful smile and warm personality will always be remembered. RIP and may The Lord continue to watch over your son and your family. Marcos Rivera
Marcos Rivera
September 29, 2013
My Gods Grace carry you through this difficult time
Peace Be With You.
Annette Blackshire
September 29, 2013
May your memory always be for a Blessing. Much Love Always, my beautiful friend.
Julie Garcia Briceno
julie Garcia
September 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hilda & Luisa Pagan
September 29, 2013
Be at peace my dear Angel..
Charlotte Guzman
September 29, 2013
Words can express how I fell...My heart aches..Gone to soon..Your beautiful smile, your wonderful personality, just everything about you Yolanda was just Wonderful..I'm so glad I had the chance to see and talk to you when I did...We laughed we cryed..Well till I see you again..Rest my friend..Luv ya forever..
Charlotte Guzman
September 29, 2013
My heart to Julia and family. Thanking God for being The God of ALL Comfort.
Margie and husband, Angel
September 29, 2013
RIP Yolanda our prayers go out to the Gonzalez and Donuhe
Ivette Plaza
September 29, 2013
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