Rev. Fr. Charles M. Yastishock

So...it is now eight years since you left us to be with our Lord. It is hard to believe that it has been that long because memories of you are so vivid in our minds. I am sure you know that Steve and I will never forget the many good times both through travel, holidays, and just "hanging out" together in Harrisburg and Toms River. You were a blessing to us...as is the relationship that we continue to have with your family...but you wanted it that way. Pray for us here as we continue to...

Our dear Rev. Fr. Charles, It is hard to believe that five years have passed without you around. Although, we are so lucky because we have so many wonderful times we have spent together to remember, and vivid memories of the world that only you could have shown us. No matter where we are, or where we travel, you are with us in some way. You have touched our lives in so many ways and both of us hope to be fortunate enough to eternal life with our Lord where we will meet again....Rest in...

Charlie and I met in the first grade and went thru McDevitt together. He came to visit me when I lived in Munich. We remained friends and in communication until he passed. He was a wonderful. warm, funny friend. I miss him dearly!!

So....here we are and it is four years ago that you left us to be with our Lord. Thank you for remembering Steve and I, even though we cannot physically enjoy your laughter or share experiences together that we so enjoyed while you were here with us. You will continue to be in our thoughts...until we meet again....

Is it really going to be 3 years? It is so hard for Steve and I to believe that. Maybe because we still talk about you all of the time and the wonderful memories that we have shared together. You will never be gone from our hearts. We know you come around in mysterious ways and hope you keep doing so. Am going to play Atomic Kitten right now....thinking about you!

Oh...Dear Fr. Charles.....

It is so hard for us to accept that you are really gone. A day rarely goes by that you are not thought about in the special way that you affected our lives. We feel you around us and hope that you will visit us here on earth often.....

Love,
JoAnn and Steve

Vita mutatur, not tollitur/Life is changed, not ended! when God gives like, He gives it forever.

I am so sorry to hear about passing of Fr. Charles.
I recall his smile and laughter from 30 years ago and he always called my uncle the Rev. Bernard Siecko, Bernie. Fr. Charles, rest in peace

I recall the cheer and optimistic attitude which characterized Fr. Charles' approach to ministry; and the happy time I experienced with him and his sister on a pilgrimage to Medugorje in 1986. May he rest among the saints; may his memory be eternal.