DONALD YANITY Obituary
DONALD M.
Age 75, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Don was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. From 1961 to 1963, Don served in the U.S. Army as an Illustrator. He enjoyed a career in Graphic Design with Johnson and Johnson, the Franklin Mint and retired from The Post-Standard newspaper in Syracuse, NY. Don was preceded in death by his father, Rocky Yanity, in 1995; and his mother, Mary Yanity, in 2001. He is survived by his sister, Elaine Brekke; and brother-in-law, Clark Brekke of Knoxville, TN; nephews, David Brekke of Kent, WA and Jeremy Brekke of Marietta, GA; niece, Jessica Brekke of Knoxville, TN; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Pennsylvania. A Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 22 at All Saints Catholic Church, with Father Michael Woods, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. CLICK FUNERAL HOME FARRAGUT CHAPEL, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Donald Yanity.
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Mary Beth Dunn
February 13, 2016
Donald was a great man. I worked with him at Post Standard and he became a very good friend. I lost touch with him and didn't know until just now that he passed away. Makes me very sad. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a kind heart. We shared many of meals, drinks and happy times... I'll miss you Don and I'm sorry I didn't know sooner.
Rich Mark
September 19, 2013
Just found out today of Don's passing. So sorry to hear. Was visiting with Tony and Elaine yesterday and his name came up along with some old fond memories. Don and I also worked together at The Mint. Did not know he was in TN for we have not been in touch in a while. I'm saddened by his passing for he will surly be missed.
September 19, 2013
Don was a special part of our design/promotion department at The Franklin Mint here in Media, PA. He had a true designer's touch to his work and, as we all know, a unique "Don" way about him. My husband Tony and I worked alongside Don as designers, also. We send our deepest sympathy to his family at this sad time. He was a fine and true gentleman and we are saddened at his passing. He always spoke fondly of his sister and her family. Elaine and Tony Prizzi
American Heart Association
August 22, 2013
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Beth Olson
August 20, 2013
I will miss Don daily at River Oaks Place...He was a sweet and kind person, I enjoyed talking to him. It was my pleasure to get to know him the last few months, he will be missed!
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