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Josephine L. Rubeck

Josephine L. Rubeck, age 86 of Richwood, died Tuesday evening, January 19, 2010 at the Heartland of Marion.  She was born May 7, 1923 in Newark to the late Fred and Mary (Ponser) Gebhart. On May 1, 1946 she married Carl L. Rubeck in Newark and he died April 11, 1990. She was a cook at Claibourne Elementary for over 20 years.  Josephine was a devoted member of the former St. Joseph's Catholic Church in LaRue where she was a member of the Women's Guild.  She was currently a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marion.  She belonged to the Richwood Civic Center and its Kitchen Band, was active in Richwood and North Union Athletic Boosters and OCCL in Richwood.  She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and euchre and taking care of her family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by three sons, Ron (Roberta) Rubeck, Richwood; Larry (Nancy) Rubeck, Raymond; Robert (Joyce) Rubeck, Lorain; two daughters, Judy Lawler, Richwood; Barbara (Bryan) Dusenberry, Howard, Ohio; a brother, Charles (Maxine) Gebhart, Newark; three sisters, Dorothy Tanner, Newark; Mary Rose Rubeck, Marion; Ursula Evans, Boone, Iowa; eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters, sister in law: Cecilia Adams of Delaware. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Gebhart; sisters, Teresa Cost and Florence Gebhart; and a granddaughter. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marion with Rev. Mark Hammond officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Friday in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Rosary Services at 7:00 PM. Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Civic Center, 235 Grove Street, Richwood, OH  43344 or Heartland Hospice, 685 Delaware Ave., Marion, OH  43302. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Angela Phipps Mt Victory, Oh Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM I've known Josephine since I was young girl and growing up with all of you at church..mom always said there was no one who could make a butterscotch pie except your mom...sorry for your loss...god bless you all #2 from: Larry nibert   Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:38 PM So sorry to see that your mom is gone. She was always a nice lady. and put up with the Beatty ave brats. #3 from: Gail DeGood-Guy and Tom Guy Richwood Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 5:20 PM Dear Bob and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. May God watch over you all during this difficult time. Gail & Tom #4 from: Carol Brown 572 E. Farming St. Marion Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM Dear Aunt Judy,       I have to work Friday and Saturday, so I am sending my condolences.  I know how much you love your mom and how much you will miss her. #5 from: Kandi Krebehenne Richwood, Ohio Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 9:58 AM I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Josephine.  I hope you find comfort in your memories and with each other.  My prayers are will all of you.   #6 from: Joann Brown Richwood Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM I was sorry to hear of the passing of Larry's mother.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.       Joann Brown #7 from: Mary Ann Villegas/Marion Catholic Marion, Ohio  43302 Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM Our sincere and deepest sympathy extended to the entire Rubeck family.  So sorry for your loss. Mario, Mary Ann, Megan and Maria  Villegas   #8 from: Nicki Kibler-Brestle Richwood Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 3:06 PM You all are in my prayers #9 from: Jan Amrine Leipsic, OH Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM My deepest sympathy is with you at this time of great loss.  Your mother was a special lady and will be missed by so many.  May you find comfort and peace as you remember the many wonderful years you had with her. Jan and Gladys Amrine #10 from: Gina  Carey Greig Saint Louis, MO Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 6:02 AM Dear Barb, I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing! My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Gina #11 from: Sheila Fulk Newark Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 7:33 PM I love Aunt Josephine.  She was so loving and caring and always treated me so wonderful. May Her Peace Be With You and Your Family. Love to all, Sheila #12 from: Jack Stout Mechanicsburg Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 7:44 AM Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your recent loss.  Some of the best memories I have of high school years involve playing basketball and ping pong at your house with the Drodofskys.  I also remember going hunting with with your Dad and his beagles.  Your house was always a great place to be and your Mom was a gracious lady.  God bless you!!!!

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