Margaret (“Marty”) Yacobozzi (née Higgins) passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband of 55 years and their two sons. Marty was born in Lorain, Ohio in 1949. She attended Ohio State University and graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Marty was a devoted wife to Dennis, a dedicated mother, and doting grandmother. Marty was strong, courageous, and empathetic. She loved helping others and contributed her time volunteering at the OhioHealth Hospice House (formerly Kobacker House), the Mt. Carmel Patient and Family Advocacy Committee, and the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM). She was a founding member of the Bereavement Committee at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westerville, where she continued to volunteer since its founding 25 years ago. Her community engagement and volunteer spirit extended throughout her lifetime, and were always directed toward helping those in need, both spiritually and financially.
Marty was part of the administrative staff of the Ohio Democratic Party under the Celeste Administration where she acted as a liaison with the Ohio Legislature. She made notable contributions as a liaison with the John Glenn for President Committee. Marty was an integral part of the founding and success of United American Capital Corporation. She supported the administrative operation of the company for over 30 years and served as her husband’s most trusted advisor. The company’s success and stelar reputation would not have been possible without her.
Marty was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth Scott and William Higgins, and son Marion. She is survived by her husband Dennis V. Yacobozzi, who cared for her with unwavering love, compassion, courage, and loyalty. She is survived by her son Dennis V. Yacobozzi, II (Eleana Drakatos), son Dominic A. Yacobozzi, sisters Kathleen “Sue” Smith and Michelle Wintering, brother Anthony Trifiletti, and granddaughter Mika Yacobozzi, who she loved so dearly and longed to see graduate high school. She is also survived by siblings Jeannie Miller, Patricia Yacobozzi, and Gregory Higgins, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A debt of gratitude is owed to the medical team at The Ohio State University Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 - 11:15 am on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, with Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m., 313 N. State St, Westerville, OH 43081. A processional will lead to the Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, Ohio.
Contributions in honor of Marty’s life may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church for the benefit of The Bereavement Committee or the OhioHealth Hospice House (formerly Kobacker House).
