Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Yolanda Santayana Obituary
Yolanda was born in Pringle and was the daughter of the late Attilio and Rose Isopi Castellani.
She was a member of Holy Family Parish Luzerne. She was an amazing and dedicated seamstress professionally and also for the women in the neighborhood. Yolanda was a member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union and a former member the Luzerne Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She had a love of outdoors and was an avid camper in her younger years. She also had a love of animals especially her dog, Sue.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was devoted to her family and raising her children.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobe; a grandson, Eric; sisters, Mary Radnovitch, and Annie Castellani; and a brother, Rocky Castellani.
Surviving are sons, Manny, Mark and wife, Sheryl; and Kurt and wife, Susan Stavinsky; grandchildren, Morgan, Amy and Chase.
The family would like to thank the many caregivers who took incredible care of Lonnie and allowed her to stay in the comfort of her home.
The funeral for Yolanda will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Parish Bennett Street, Luzerne. Interment will be in Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Family and friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Yolanda Santayana
5 Entries
Dan and Joan Lucarelli
June 7, 2017
Our deepest condolences.
Joanne James
June 7, 2017
Mark, Sheryl and Family
My sincere condolences.
Joanne James
June 7, 2017
Mark, Sheryl and Family my sincere condolences.
Dave Walko
June 5, 2017
Manny , Kurt & Mark .
I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing . I remember so many years being at the house with her and thru the years thereafter. Chris and I as well lost our Mom Nancy the same day Jume 3rd,2017 . They were both very close friends thruout the years and I cannot but imagine that they both are toasting a wine with our past loved ones . Prayers and love out to you all .
Davey Walko
Tacoma Lakes
Maine
June 4, 2017
Manny,
Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kind Regards,
Sue Quinn-Morris
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Yolanda Santayana's name
Memorial Events
for Yolanda Santayana
How to support Yolanda's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Yolanda Santayana's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
