Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. Son of the late Eugene L. & Annabelle Male Laubacker; dearest brother of the the late Donald, Howard and Patricia Ann McCormack. Loving Brother-in-law, Uncle and friend of many. Rev. Laubacker, a native of Lockport NY, entered the Mercedarian Friars (The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy) and made first profession of vows on August 16, 1966. He attended Our Lady of the Angels Seminary in Quincy Ill, Niagara University and St. Bernard’s Seminary. He was ordained a Priest on May 20, 1974. He was assigned as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Cleveland, OH. His responsibilities varied as his superiors entrusted him with duties as Vocation Director, Formator, Novice Master, Treasurer, Director of Fundraising, Director of Nolasco Retreat House and Superior for many years. In 1997 Laubacker was appointed the Vicar Provincial of his community in the USA, at the same time serving as Vice-President of the Forum of Major Superiors of men religious (Institute of Religious Life) in the USA. For many years he served as chaplain and was honored as a “faithful friar” for the Knights of Columbus (LeRoy & Batavia NY) as well as being a faithful 4th degree Knight himself. Rev. Laubacker was always of service for weekend ministry wherever he was assigned (Philadelphia, LeRoy/Buffalo, St. Petersburg) and very involved in working with and supporting the “REC Program” (Residents Encounter Christ) a prison ministry in Western NY. Rev. Laubacker was appointed pastor of Transfiguration Parish, St. Petersburg Fla. from 2001-06. In 2006 he returned to Cleveland and served as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish until his health did not permit. For the last few years he was a resident at O’Neill Health Care Center, Bay Village until his final days. Although he was physically limited due to his illnesses, Rev. Laubacker continued to “minister” to his fellow residents at O’Neill, becoming somewhat of an “in-house” chaplain for residents and staff. He was always ready to serve whomever needed to see or speak with a priest. Viewing for Rev. Laubacker will be at St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Road Cleveland, Ohio 44109, on Monday, April 16 from 4pm - 8pm. Vespers will be prayed at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Nelson Perez, Bishop of Cleveland, at St. Rocco Church on Tuesday, April 17th at 10:30am. Interment Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, NY Wednesday April 18 at 1pm. Friends and family are asked to meet at the Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Masses to be offered for Rev. Laubacker. Arrangements by Craciun Berry Funeral Home 216-281-7300
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