John Michael "Mick" Yasko

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John Michael "Mick" Yasko

Mick, as he was affectionately called, fell asleep in death on Feb. 8, 2007 at the age of 88. He was born on June 3, 1918 in Colver, Pennsylvania, the oldest of six children. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn, two sisters Helen Stanfa and Mary Tucker, his niece Jeanne Woodman and his two nephews Robert Ucker and Michael Stanfa.As a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mick spent 25 years organizing large Conventions where his fellow worshippers gathered. For 23 years, Mick was assigned to a ministry in which he and his wife traveled in over 13 states. They visited numerous congregations of God's people, serving in the positions known by them as a Circuit and District Overseer. Thereafter, Mick continued to serve in the full-time ministry as a Pioneer and an Elder here in San Jose. Mick will be remembered as a very generous and kind man. He loved his God Jehovah with a complete heart and loved his dear wife and close companion, "Ev," as his own self. He was outstanding in his concern for the "little-one" of God's sheep and in encouraging young men to reach out for greater privileges and responsibilities in God's service, going out of his way to train them and offer upbuilding counsel. Mick always fulfilled his assignments, including his last assignment found at Matthew 24:13 "he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved."Friends are invited to attend a memorial service given by Theodore Jaracz on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fremont Assembly Hall, 43400 Osgood Road, Fremont.