Frank & Bonnie Yonkin

Francis John “Frank” Yonkin age 75, and his wife Bonnie Joan Yonkin age 70, of Dushore, PA, tragically passed away together as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Frank was born on March 9, 1950, in Williamsport, PA, and a son of the late John Henry and Josephine Anne McMahon Yonkin. He graduated from Sullivan County High School, a member of the class of 1968.

Bonnie was born Bonnie Joan Fox on February 17, 1956, in San Diego, CA, a daughter of the late Caroll and Ina Frazier Fox. She attended school in California.

Frank honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was discharged in San Diego, CA, in 1972 where he met his future wife Bonnie. They were married on April 6, 1974. They returned to Dushore and made their home on Carpenter Street.

Frank worked as an electrician at Procter & Gamble and retired in 2006. Bonnie worked different jobs throughout her life, but especially enjoyed helping at her daughter’s grocery store, Connie’s Market in Wyalusing.

Bonnie and Frank were members of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore and long time members of the Dushore Fire Company, where Frank served in many positions including past Fire Chief. Frank joined the Fire Company in 1966, and was named Honorary Chief in 1976, and then served as Fire Chief from 1986 until 2000.

Bonnie and Frank shared a rare and beautiful love that spanned 52 years of marriage. Kind, generous, and deeply devoted to one another, they truly did everything side by side. Not only were they each other’s constant source of strength and comfort, but they were unwavering in their love and support for their children, grandchildren, and extended family. Their home was a place of warmth and welcome, where everyone was accepted just as they were. Family was at the heart of their lives, and nothing brought Bonnie and Frank more joy than their cherished grandchildren. Together, they created a life rooted in love, steady support, and quiet strength — a legacy that will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know them.

Surviving are their four children:

Ina and Mike Porter, New Albany, PA

Carol and Phil Salmon, Ruther Glen, VA

Connie and Mark Hummel, Wyalusing, PA

Shawn and Ingrid Yonkin, Guston, KY

Grandchildren:

Michelle and John Heeman

Amanda Fassett

Michael Hayden

Rileigh Salmon

Peyton Salmon

Great grandchildren:

Johnny Heeman

Bella Heeman

Maddie Heeman

Lily Heeman

Frank and Bonnie are also survived by their siblings: Thomas and Mary Yonkin, John and Kathy Yonkin, Kathy Brown, Linda Yonkin, Carol and Rocky Hileman, Connie and Mike Coffee, Dave and Missy Fox, and Doug Fox. They are also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Besides their parents, they were predeceased by Frank’s brother Larry Yonkin and Bonnie’s brother Edward Fox.

Funeral Services honoring the lives of both Frank and Bonnie, will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen presiding.

Military Honors will be accorded by members of the United States Navy Honor’s Detail and a pass in review by members of Loyalsock Post #996 American Legion, Dushore, PA, will be held at 5:30 PM. Services will conclude with Fireman’s Last Call.

Family and friends may call on Friday afternoon, March 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM until the start of the service at 5:00 PM in the Homer Funeral Home, Dushore.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Dushore Fire and Ambulance Assn. PO Box 1, Dushore, PA 18614

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.

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