Magdalen D. Jakubek, age 89, Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at SpringMeade Health Center in Tipp City. She was born on October 8, 1927 to the late Stephen and Pauline (Masar) Shuhayda and raised in Johnstown, PA.  She married Francis A. “Frank” Jakubek who preceded her in death in 2003.

Magdalen is survived by four sons: James (Elizabeth) Jakubek of Ketchikan, AK, Thomas (Melissa) Jakubek of Oakland, CA, Kenneth (Susan) Jakubek of Creston, OH and John (Angela Sandlin) Jakubek of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters: Nancy (Robert) Jackson of The Plains, OH and Carol (Rick) Harker of Alexandria, KY; one sister: Wilma (Harold) Shaffer of North Canton, OH; grandchildren: Erin and  Jodi Jakubek, Zachary and Caitlin Jakubek, Laura Jackson and Cathy (Randy Cooper) Jackson; one great granddaughter: Ruby Madgalen Cooper; seven step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, special nieces and nephews and extended family.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother: Joseph Shuhayda; one sister: Mary Chlebovec; and one granddaughter: Milisa Jakubek.

Magdalen graduated in 1945 from Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and St. Patrick’s Prayer Group in Troy and a former member of Holy Angels Prayer Group in Sidney.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Magdalen lived a life of deep faith.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 12, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell as Celebrant.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy, with a Rosary Service to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373 or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 409 East Main Street, Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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