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Joseph Yamelski Obituary
Joseph Yamelski, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at home, with the love of his family at his side.
Born Oct. 5, 1933, he lived most of his life in Wilkes-Barre. He was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Stenach Yamelski.
Joe's early employment was working for Canada Dry Bottling Company, New York, Amco Paper Box Company, New Jersey, and later at the former Ertley Motor World.
Joe's pride was in his music entertaining at social events, weddings, outings and other events for the past 60 years. His instrument of choice was the accordion. Listeners loved to swing and sway to his Polkas and of all the old standard tunes. He was a member of several local bands, some of which included Guy Ambrose Band, Zap and the Happy Tones and the Swing Tones. He also recorded a record with John Stanky and the Coal Miners many years ago.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Richard Magdon and Tom Czekalski.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce Magdon and her entire family who loved him deeply; sisters, Marguerite Czekalski; and Vera Kraynanski; brother-in-law, Ray; nieces, Michele Perry; and Karen Moore; nephew, Karl; and several great-nieces; and a great-nephew.
Joe so sadly missed the recent loss of his best friend and close buddy, Richie Magdon. The two were inseparable and took care of each other laughing at each other's dialog.
Joseph's funeral service will be private, however, family and friends are invited to attend his burial service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Joseph was of the Russian Orthodox faith. The Rev. Michael Evans will officiate the burial service. Guests are asked to please wear a mask and honor the social distance guidance recommended by the State Health Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joe's memory can be given to the Deutsch Institute, 835 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., Plains Twp.
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December 14, 2020
Joe was a verry good friend for many years we used to plsy are accordians in his grage, Joe was a great musician,always helping people. HE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO TEACH ME TO BELLOW SHAKE BUT i just couldent do it. Now Joe is playing for the man upstairs, RIP my good friend Billy V
Janet Drozda
December 14, 2020
Condolences from the late Ellis Drozda family. Now Joe's making music in heaven with dad.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
December 13, 2020
My dear friend was Nita Yamelski from high school and I knew her sister Diane Yamelski good. IF Nita is related to Joseph would like to send my Deepest Sympathy to the Yamelski family. I have a feeling they are related.
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