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Dolores Yakus Obituary
Born in Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Caroline Schoenwetter Blassic.
She was a graduate of Luzerne High School, Class of 1949, where she was remembered by classmates as having a "dynamic sense of humor and the energy to beat on the drums" in the high school band.
She worked hard creating a happy home for her five children and husband, Albert. She was the absolute love of his life.
She was also employed by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates in order to ensure her grandchildren had an endless supply of candy.
Lou loved life and lived it to the fullest. She enjoyed hiking, pizza, eating dessert first, avoiding salad "like the plague" and getting into mischief with her grandkids. They will miss their Grammy terribly.
Her family is filled with sincere gratitude to the staff and volunteers of ManorCare, Kingston, where she most recently resided, for their expert care and compassion. Each day her family got to see her sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile was a gift.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Yakus, and brother, Robert Blassic.
She is survived by children, Deborah Dudeck and husband, Roy, Kingston; Susan Hoover and husband, Kenneth, Dallas; Beverly Cottle and husband, Bruce, Lewes, Del.; Marta Saneholtz and husband, Paul, Forty Fort; and Albert Yakus and wife, Elaine, Shavertown; grandchildren, Kenny and Matthew Hoover, Bonnie Casella, Adam and Kevin Cottle, Caroline, Leah and Irene Dudeck, Jordan and Dylan Saneholtz and Kaitlyn, Jacob and Haily Yakus; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Benjamin, Gabriel, Luke, Peter Hoover, Lily Cottle; Gianna and Dean Hoover; and sisters, Jean Leandri, Luzerne; and Carolyn Glaser, Plymouth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Lehman.
Donations in her memory may be made to Holy Family Parish, 574 rear Bennett St., Luzerne, PA 18709, or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Suite 7, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements are entrusted to Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., Luzerne.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Yakus
Cathy Siracuse
November 9, 2023
Debra, Bettys daughter, is with her buddy Delores in heaven. They are probably eating chocolate.
Cathy Siracuse
June 20, 2019
We still think of Dolores and talk about her and the family. For instance, how Dolores loved chocolate. My sister was one of the worst offenders. She fed Dolores chocolate cupcakes - often !
Susan Hoover
June 28, 2018
Dear Mom,
On Saturday we will gather together to celebrate your life and at the luncheon I am going to ask them to serve the ice cream first. I'm going to try to become an ice cream first kind of gal just like you because life would be so much sweeter if we were all a little more like you. I love you. XOXO
The Good Lord Bless You.
Debra Havellana
June 27, 2018
Dear family;
I want to tell you that your momma made a difference in many people's lives. My mom "Betty" aka "Kitten" loved your mom and I hope that they are together again. It was a honor to know all of you. You are all a tremendous reflection of your parents and I know they are both very proud. I love you all and will pray for healing of your hearts.
Debby Havellana
June 27, 2018
Aunt Lou will never forget how good u were to my mother Ruth Yakus and to me . You and uncle albie were great to us . You will be missed Frank Yakus daughter Carole Yakus Antolik.
Cathy Siracuse
June 26, 2018
Dear Family/friends of Dolores: I'm so sorry for your loss but I am happy that she sings with the angels and with my mother, Betty. I was lovely to have met some of the family and I pray for your comfort during these times.
Beverly Cottle
June 26, 2018
I love you Mommy! Our hearts are broken with losing you but at the same time we celebrate and rejoice with you that you are on the other side of glory with Jesus and Daddy with your hands opened wide, arms lifted up, dancing, singing and seeing Jesus! Your life glorified God. Thank you for your love that overflowed from you. All my love forever and ever! Beverly xoxo
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