George F. Kubina

MECCA, OHIO - George F. Kubina, 88, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with lung disease at the Louis B. Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland. He was born on June 6, 1924 in Johnstown, PA., the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Malloy) Kubina. He was the class president of Lordstown High School class of 1942, and graduated from the Communication School at the University of Wisconsin for the US Navy. He was a veteran of the US Navy during World War II, having served as a radioman on the USS Curtiss in the Pacific. While serving in the Navy, he spent time at the Brecksville VA Hospital for treatment. While rehabilitating there, he met the love of his life and married the former Jeanne Cameron in 1947. Jeanne was a veteran of the US Marine Corp and also receiving therapy from lung disease contracted during the war. After being released from the hospital, they moved to Mecca and George began working as the manager at Tri Cash and Carry Lumber Co. with Gib Denman. He eventually retired from Busy Beaver Lumber. He loved watching the wild life in his back yard including feeding the birds, hunting, cooking, was known for his produce gardens and his specialty Lilies. At one time, he held the title of catching the largest known walleye in Mosquito Lake. He also enjoyed watching his daughters ride their horses. He and his wife enjoyed entertaining their family and friends with clam bakes and barbeques on the lake. He was an avid fan, since the age of 10, of the Detroit Tigers, Notre Dame Football and St. Patrick's Day. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and play sports. He spent every Saturday morning with his friend, Rod Rowe drinking coffee and solving the world's problems while considering themselves the "Mayors of Mecca". George was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Cortland Moose Lodge #1012, and was a founding member of the former M.I. Stock Club of Mecca. George will be greatly missed by his daughters, Kimberly (John ) Cickelli, Jr. of Warren, Jillaine Kubina and granddaughter Kelsey Murray of Mecca, with whom he resided; grandchildren, Lisa Cickelli, Gina Perry, Brittany Anderson; great-grandchildren, John Perry and Mariah Morse; brother, Fr. Eugene H. Kubina, T.O.R., of PA and sister-in–law, Betty Kubina of CA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne on December 4, 1983; grandson, John Cickelli, III and brother, John J. Kubina. George was very kind and loved by many. He would always have a smile and greet you with a "Hello Lass or Lad". He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. No one will ever be able to fill the void that his passing has left in all our hearts. According to his wishes, George's body has been donated to the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine to help further research. A private family memorial service has been held. Material contributions may be made in George's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 North Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, 330-393-9621. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

George F. Kubina

June 6, 1924 - January 22, 2013