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John Yanok

Twinsburg, Ohio

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YANOK J O H N YANOK, age 81, of Twinsburg. Beloved husband of Margaret S. ''Marge'' (nee Lafko); dear father of John M. (Regina, deceased) Yanok of Brighton, MI.; grandfather of David; brother of the late Mike Yanok and Mary Matway and survived by many nieces and nephews. Died Friday, Aug. 26,...

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We thank you for liberation our country. We will remember you when we visit the battlegrounds in Belgium and Germany again.

I send condolences to the Yanok family for the loss of a brave comrade that I had never met. John and I had served in the 17th Airborne Division during World War II, and I might have been one of his medics had he been wounded in battle. The Veterans administration reported that 1,500 veterans from that war are dying each day, every day. Nevertheless, I am saddened by John Yanok's death, a loss to his dear family, as well as to the ranks of the Greatest Generation of American heroes who had...

Our Deepest condolences on Johns' Passing. A fellow comrade in the 17th A/B Division. Curt Gadd D Co 513th P.I.R.

With deep sympathy and prays to your family.
Marianne and Réal Desmarets
Belgium

Our sincere condolences to Marge and family. We cherish fond memories of your attendance at our annual Airborne Reunions.

Ed & Mary Siergiej
17th Airborne Division Association

It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of a fellow Veteran. Please accept our heartfelt condolence. On behalf of the 17th Airborne Division Association Membership we would like to say "Farewell to a Distinguished Veteran and a Valued Comrade".
Sincerely,
Del Townsend
17th Airborne Division Association
President, 2005 / 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

The Marek family offers condolences to the Yanok family for the passing of John, a wonderful neighbor who will be greatly missed.

Marg, thank you for letting me share the last few weeks with you and John, you are a wonderful couple who showed me what true love means. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.