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Yolanda Donohue Obituary

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).
Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Published by www.morningjournal.com from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2013.
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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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