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Charlene Yurko Obituary
Ms. Yurko was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 19, 1953, and was a daughter of Shirley Marie Patton Ayers of Harveys Lake and the late William Raymond Ayers.
Charlene graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1971 and received her master's degree in organizational management from College Misercordia, Dallas. She was employed by Area Agency on Aging of Luzerne County for the last 12 years.
Charlene loved her family, especially her daughters and grandchildren. She was an avid reader of murder mysteries. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing and computer games. Growing up, she loved to work on the farm.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rae Ayers.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Wallace, and her husband, Scott, and their children, Stasia, Jonathan and Autumn, all of Loyalville; sisters, Cindy DeGraff, Springville; Holly Malinowski, Pikes Creek; and Kelly Johnson, Red Rock; brothers, William Ayers, Falls; Jack Ayers, Beaumont; Daniel Ayers, Harveys Lake; Joseph Ayers, Harveys Lake; and Todd Ayers, Sweet Valley; along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Carol Folk of the Loyalville United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Suite 3, East Mountain Commons, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.
Online condolences can be made at www.clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Yurko
October 5, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the family..she was truly a wonderful person to know and will be missed by all of us at Aging. I will miss her smile and the stories about the grandkids...Rhonda Adams
October 5, 2013
Sorry to hear about your Mom Elton and Jean Wandel
October 5, 2013
Trish and family Sorry to hear about your Moms passing
Kelly Yurko
October 4, 2013
Trish and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She had such a warm heart and great laugh. I know you will miss her deeply. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Gary Looker
October 4, 2013
Trish and family:
Sorry for your loss. I am glad she was with family and friends at the time of her passing. She had a life well spent helping others.
American Heart Association
October 4, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Val May
October 3, 2013
Char was a lovely person and touched many lives. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will always be with you.
October 3, 2013
I just wanted the family to know how sorry I am for your loss. May you find needed comfort and support now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 34:15
October 3, 2013
Trish & family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was really a great person and I'm glad I got to visit with her in our office.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Lopasky Brooks
October 3, 2013
Patricia, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You were always a great comfort to your mother with all of your love and support. I hope peace and love will follow her for all eternity.
Much sympathy,
Valerie Wright
Betty Lou Connell
October 3, 2013
Trish and family:
I was very sorry to hear about Charlene. I worked with Char at URS back in the 90's. She was a great person to work with.......she loved helping her clients and was a great co-worker. God bless her and her family. RIP Char.
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