CAROL YARD Obituary
Of Upper St. Clair, PA passed away September 28, 2013 after complications from surgery at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late James Stewart McRae and Kathryn Paulos of Greensburg, PA and is survived by her husband of fifty years James A. Yard; her brother, James Stewart McRae Jr. of Amelia Island, Florida; her son, Gregory Stewart Yard, his wife Tonia and their children Hannah, Allyson and Andrew residing in Hudson, Ohio. Carol loved life, friends, her grandchildren, antiques and all critters. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. There will be a private celebration of Carol's life Sunday, October 6, 2013 in her home by invitation only. Please add or view tributes at:
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October 4, 2013
Dear Jay and Family: So sorry to hear
of Carol's passing. It was wonderful to see you both at the reunion. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Cole Neill
Bonnie & Gary Rosenthal
October 1, 2013
Jay, Greg & family, so saddened to hear of your loss. Carol was a wonderful person, so very kind and a wonderful sense of humor. Always loved the stories at Thanksgiving. She will be very much missed.
Jenifer & George Tarasi
October 1, 2013
Jay, Greg and Family- George and I were heartbroken to hear the news. Carol was amazing and kind and always so pleasant to be around. She loved you all so much and loved sharing funny stories about her family- you meant so much to her it was beautiful to see! We will miss her dearly. Love - Jenifer and George
September 30, 2013
My deepest,heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..Ann Saxman
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Robert Burger
September 30, 2013
Greg and the Yard family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rob
Patty Moreland Whittemore
September 30, 2013
Jay and family, I am so sorry to hear about Carol Lee. It was wonderful to see you both at our 55th GHS reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 30, 2013
Jay, Greg and family. My sincere sympathy to you. Carol sure was a wonderful lady. Bill Hinds
Rob Gerstenberger
September 30, 2013
Jay,
So sorry to hear the news about Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sean Giliberti
September 30, 2013
Jay and family,
My deepest sympathies, 50 years is a rare love.
September 30, 2013
Jay & Gregg,
Our thoughts are with you since Carol passed. She fought through all of her difficulties with such grace. We will always remember her kindness, sense of humor, never missing a birthday with a card, and a spot by the fireplace. Please know we are thinking of you!
Love,
Jim, Lisa, Sarah & Grace Reiland
Rosalyn Tarasi
September 30, 2013
Jay, Our love to you and Greg and family as we remember Carol. She loved her family especially the Grandchildren and of course her pets. She was always gracious and loving to our family and we will miss her dearly, Love, Rose and George
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