Gloria M. Yagodinski, 92, of New Haven, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home of natural causes. Born November 19, 1931 in New Haven, she was the daughter of (the late) Morton M. "Hap" and Erma A. (Rose) Hathaway. She married William J. Yagodinski on September 3, 1955. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, she attended the University of Saint Francis earning a bachelor's degree in education and taught at New Haven High School. Along with Fr. Ehrman, she helped found The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima (World Apostolate of Fatima/WAF) when she was in the 8th grade at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, New Haven. She was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, D.C.C.W., and a Precinct Committeeman for Allen Co. for over 50 years. She spent many summers at Coldwater Lake with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Gloria was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Fort Wayne and St. John the Baptist Parish, New Haven. She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Patty) Yagodinski, Omaha, NE, Patrick (Leann) Yagodinski, Monroeville, IN, Gregory (Wendy) Yagodinski, Angola, IN, Christine (Bryan) Renbarger, Ft. Wayne, IN, Judith (Richard) Kohrman, New Haven, IN, Frederick (Kimberly) Yagodinski, Monroeville, IN, Dorothy (Christian) Reidy, New Haven, IN, and Anthony Yagodinski, New Haven, IN; 41 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Hathaway, and Richard Hathaway. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Yagodinski; sons, William J. and Michael D. Yagodinski and sisters, Dorothy L. Ford and Marjorie R. Norton. The Requiem Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00am Friday, December 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806, with visitation from 10-11am in the church. Visitation is also from 2-4 & 6-8pm Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., with the Holy Rosary at 3:30pm. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Ft Wayne, or St. John the Baptist Parish - New Haven, for Holy Masses in her name, or the WAF/Blue Army.