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Donald Bobula Obituary
He was born on August 16, 1935 in Donora, PA to Martin and Wanda Bobula. He was born again Christian on March 29, 1971. He was the youngest of eight siblings (all deceased). He proudly served in the US Navy for four years and graduated from Cleveland State University in 1969 with a Business Management degree. He worked at Allgaier Machine Shop where he met his wonderful wife Marlene Bobula (deceased). Don and Marlene were married for over 62 years and raised two children together, Christine E. Yelsik (husband John W. Yelsik) and Matthew J. Bobula. He was the loving grandfather of Sarah M. Yelsik, Jessica L. Yelsik, and Hope C. Yelsik (deceased).
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral Mass at St. Clarence Church - 30106 Lorain Road in North Olmsted, Ohio - Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. where family and friends may call in the Gathering Room of the Church Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
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MaryAnnShimelonis
May 8, 2025
I first met Don when we lectored together (doing the Mass readings,) at St. Clarence Church. I also sang with him in the St. Clarence choir. He was a tenor. He also worked behind the desk (his "retirement" job), at the North Olmsted Golf Course, where I golf. He had waited on me a few times (usually early mornings, when I was half asleep,) before I recognized him and realized, " oh, it's you Don!"! I was so used to seeing him in a suit at church, not in a casual polo shirt. He was such nice guy. A lovely man. RIP Don.
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Tom Costello
May 4, 2025
I sang next to Don for many years in the St Clarence Choir. Don and I became good friends and I loved his musical talent and his love of Church, Family and his devotion to Marlene was a beautiful testament to their love! God Bless you all and May his Soul Rest In Peace!!!!! Tom Costello
Judy Benjamin
May 3, 2025
Chris and Matt, so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. The Benjamin family have such great memories of your parents and our times together.
They will be remembered in our prayers and much love to you and your family.
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