Yvonne Joan Brubaker, age 93 passed away on May 5, 2020. She was born May 21, 1926 in Radstock, England to John and Violet (Ashman) O’Neill.

Yvonne was a war bride and immigrated to the US in 1946. She married Carl Britton Brubaker on April 19, 1980.

Through the years, she held many jobs; as a teenager in England, she worked in a candy factory and was also a telephone operator. In the U.S. she worked as a carhop, a waitress, then eventually worked for many years as a bookkeeper. Yvonne was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and truly was a blessing to her family. She was a beautiful woman who enjoyed, life, kindness and her quiet faith. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, knitting and dancing (especially ballroom). She was full of life and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Yvonne leaves behind her husband, Carl of 40 years; children, Toni Will, Glen (Deb) Thompson, Michael (Nina) Thompson, Peter Thompson; brother, Peter (Margaret) O’Neill; sister-in-law, Janet O’Neill; many beloved nieces and nephews and extended family; step-children, James, Barbara, Tom, Timothy, and Carol; grandchildren, Steven (Kim), Jeffrey, Jessica, Christopher (Cait) and Laura (Tim); great-grandchildren, Tyler, Nichole, Craig (C.J.), Kenneth (Alex), Mitchell, Megan, Clara, Selah and Samuel. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, John, Tony and Michael; her son-in-law, Jerry; as well as her first husband, Charles T. Thompson.

Private Graveside Service will be held May 8, 2020 for family only at Fairview Cemetery officiated by Father Sean Donnelly. Contributions may be made in Yvonne’s name to Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH 44057 or Alzheimer’s Association of Cleveland, 23215 Commerce Park – Ste 300, Beechwood, OH 44122.

Behm Family Funeral Home 26 River Street, Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com