Jeanne Yaich Obituary
Jeanne (Etter) Yaich, 94, of Quakertown, passed away on January 20, 2025 at Phoebe Nursing Home in Richlandtown. She was born on January 1, 1931 to the late Kurtz and Hermina (Moyer) Etter. Jeanne was the loving wife of the late Christian Yaich for 48 years. She was a Quakertown High School graduate, and would go on to work at Knauss Meats and Levy Bus Company. Jeanne was a fantastic homemaker, and had a passion for antiquing. She and Chris would regularly buy and sell their collectibles. She loved the thrill of the hunt to find the perfect piece, and had a great eye for it.
Jeanne is survived by her son Scott (Dianne) Yaich of Arkansas; daughter Laurie (John) Gross; grandchildren Dana (Jonah) Ropchock, Derek (Katie) Gross, and Kate (Dan) Hennessey; 7 great grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents; husband; and sister Pat (Etter) Steskal.
Services will be handled privately by the family.
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