Gene Yoak Obituary
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He was a graduate of Kingsville High School, Kent State, and Loyola University. Gene worked for many years at Rockwell in Ashtabula and Meritor in York,S.C.Gene was very active in Presbyterian Churchs in both areas. He also was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Ashtabula.
Gene had a very active retirement. He became a pilot, a sharpshooter, and volunteered for York Police Dpt. He loved the time he spent with his grandson,Stefan, as they built a tree house, went camping and golfing.
Gene and his sons,Shawn and Scott, built a hot rod and then the fun started.Above all, Gene loved being with his family.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, of 63 years Shirley,and children Shawn,(Patty) Scott, Stefan (Elizabeth ) all of Orlando, FL. His brothers,Jim(Janet) Yoak, of Dallas,GA, Charles(Beth) Yoak of Sulphur Springs TX. He was preceded in death by sister, Edith Hill.
Graveside service at Gageville Cemetery on Sept.11@11:00 condolences can be made at guerrierofuneralhome.com
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George Davis
November 11, 2025
Rest in peace Gene after a life well lived. We shared so laughs at Rockwell and Meritor.
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