Michael A. Yuhasz

YUHASZ, Michael A.

79, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away July 18, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm-7pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 7:00pm at the funeral home. A committal service with military honors will be held Friday at 2:00pm at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira. He was predeceased by his daughter, Heather Yuhasz; 2 brothers, John Jr. and Andrew Yuhasz; and sister, Anna Wasley. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Allison (Jake) Kolar; Kristie (Michael) Herrick, Michael Yuhasz, Jennifer Padilla, Jeffrey Yuhasz, and Heidi Yuhasz; brother-in-law Ronald (Taryn) Bath, sister-in-law, Angie Yuhasz; 10 grandchildren, Jamie, Cyrus, Ashley, Tristan, Emma, Sophia, Teleri, Mihail, Jude, and Soren; great-grandson, Hunter; and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Aliquippa, PA, the son of John and Mary Yuhasz. He honorably served in the United States Army, and played football during his time in the military. After serving in the Army, he worked in the Steel Mills in Pennsylvania then enrolled at Mansfield University, earning his Bachelors of Science in Education while also coaching football. He taught and coached football at Athens Central School. Later, he taught and was a supportive teacher at Hendy Avenue School in Elmira, and earned his Master's in Education and Administrative Degree at Elmira College. He moved to Watkins Glen with his family in 1971 when he accepted the position of Watkins Glen Elementary School Principal where he taught until his retirement in 1996. He also coached football for Watkins Glen High School. He served as a Schuyler County Legislator for several terms after his retirement. He was a Rotarian and a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion and Masonic Lodge. He was also an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. Donations in his memory may be made to Schuyler County Catholic Charities, 607 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891. You may express condolences to the family or "Light a Candle of Remembrance" online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com.