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2019
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Ronald Yarkosky Obituary
Ronald J. Yarkosky, 84, of Canonsburg, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, in St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.
He was born July 24, 1935, in Strabane, a son of the late Steve A. "Becky" and Anna Veronica Polosky Yarkosky.
He lived in Canonsburg most of his life, where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and a 1953 graduate of Canonsburg High School.
Ron proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of American Legion Post 902 in Houston. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as an electrical tester at the former McGraw Edison Power Systems and Cooper Industries.
Ron was a member of the Carniolan Slovene Catholic Union St. Jerome Lodge 153 and the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge 138, both of Strabane. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed hunting and golf. He most enjoyed walking and being in the water, especially Daytona Beach, Fla., where he visited for more than 20 years.
On July 16, 1955, he married Julia E. Sroka, who survives after 64 years of marriage.
Also left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Marsha Vorum and husband Charles of Acme; his son, Ronald Yarkosky and fiance Lori Katlubeck of Venetia; two grandchildren, Abigail and Alex Yarkosky; two brothers, Kenneth Yarkosky and wife Andrea of Strabane and Conrad Yarkosky and wife Janice of Canonsburg; a sister, Rebecca Hoffman and husband Wes of Strabane; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Canonsburg, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 22. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Woodruff Memorial Park, Canonsburg. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 Honor Guard of Canonsburg and the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 102 North Main Street, Houston, PA 15342, or a charity of the donor's choice.
To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sue Duckworth
November 24, 2019
Bo and Jan, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Ken and Sue
Edward Patrick
November 20, 2019
My sympathy and prayers to the Yarkosky family. May God grant everyone peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Heidi Hunter Foote
November 20, 2019
Deepest condolences to Ron's family. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of summers at the beach and Christmas holidays in Canonsburg. May the Angels watch over you all.
Rose Yarkosky Cummings Cambridge Springs
November 20, 2019
So very sorry for your loss he was one of the nicest men I have ever know may he rest in peace sending much love and prayers...
JAMES PIHAKIS
November 19, 2019
RON WILL BE MISSED.ON MY VISITS BACK TO CANONSBURG RON ALWAYS HAD THAT GREAT SMILE. RON WAS ALWAYS A FRIEND. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
Heather Hunter
November 19, 2019
Ron you leave so many happy memories behind for us to revisit and cherish. I am so glad I was able to see you a few months back.
God bless you.
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22
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