Joseph R. Garbash 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 10, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness.  He was born March 7, 1938 in Salem, OH.  Joe was a 1956 Elyria High School graduate.  He served in the United States Air Force, and retired from General Motors following twenty eight years of service. Joe loved spending time with his family and friends; he was a life time member of AMVETS Post#32, and a member of The Elyria United Polish Club.  He enjoyed all Cleveland Sports; Browns, Indians, Cavs, and watching high school basketball.  Survivors include his loving wife of sixty one years; Carol J. (nee: Wykrent), two daughters; Kim Stone (Adam) of Avon, Kathleen A. Strickler of Elyria, two sons; Joseph A. (Les) of Columbia Station, Jeffrey R. (Sieglinde).  Additional survivors include thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Joe was preceded in death by a daughter; Deborah J., and a son; Jerry, a grandson; Jeffrey A., and his parents; Joseph E. and Mildred (nee: Martz) Garbash.  The family will received friends from 4-8 PM Thursday December 14, 2023 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday December 15, 2023.  Burial will be private at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria. Memorial contributions in Joe's memory may be sent to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.   Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com