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Yaich Sr.
Paul A. "Paulie" Yaich Sr., 80, of Coalport, Jim Thorpe, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital, Coaldale.
He was the husband of Claire M. (Tessitore) Yaich for 57 years, celebrating their wedding anniversary on May 2, 2021.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.
For many years he was a heavy equipment operator/co-owner of Yaich's Excavating, Jim Thorpe.
Paul and Claire are well-known in the area for generously opening their home basement gym for weight lifting and workouts, affectionately known by the locals as Yaich's Gym.
He was an avid weight lifter, known for his great strength. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, their trips with John and Ava Bretzik, hot rod classic cars, country music, and walking his beloved dog, Milo.
Paulie loved spending time with his family, especially fishing and hunting with his grandson, Tyler.
He was a member of the Mauch Chunk Rod & Gun Club, former member of the Lehigh Valley Hog Chapter, and the Jukebox Cruiser Car Club, Jim Thorpe.
In addition to his wife Clare, he is survived by two sons, Paul Yaich Jr. and Eric "EY" Yaich; grandson, Tyler Mangold, all of Jim Thorpe; sisters, Dolores "Sis" Rader of Naples, FL, Darlene Redline of Jim Thorpe, Diane, wife of Dave Gerhart, of Jim Thorpe; brother, Edward Yaich, and wife Regina; nieces, nephews and those in the gym they considered family.
He was predeceased by brothers, Elwood, Vincent and Floyd Yaich.
Service: A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be sent to the Ironman Club, 1 Olympian Way, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
The Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe, is in charge of arrangements.
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John Resuta
July 3, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of Paulie´s passing. I remember going to his house as a kid with my parents. He inspired me to lift weights and when I entered the Army at 19 I began lifting. I´ve lifted for 46 years now. I´ve thought of him often through the years. God bless you Paulie.
James Jacob Yaich
January 28, 2022
Rest in Peace Cousin
Joe Nester
January 12, 2022
Claire, Paul Jr, Eric & Danny his brother & all his sisters & extended family my sincere thoughts & prayers go to you all in this difficult time in your lives .
The grace of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, and the love of GOD, and the communion of the HOLY SPIRIT be with you all. Amen!
Ruthie Chapman
January 10, 2022
Claire and boys. Hugs and prayers for you. Paulie was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him My sincerest sympathy to you
Rick Bekesy
January 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss Clare, Paul jr, Eric. Paul Sr was a great man always treated me like family. Love you guys.
Veronica Jacobs & Beano
January 7, 2022
Sending our sympathy to you Claire and your sons. Paul was a very nice person and my grandson was so pleased that he could come up to your home to lift weights. May he rest in peace.
Ronnie
January 6, 2022
Our love and condolences to the Yaich family. Our heart reaches out for you.
Love Ronnie & Diane
Emma Watto
January 6, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Claire, Paul, and Eric.
I enjoyed coming to visit with you all. Paulie will be deeply missed.
Ayn Lynn Malkin
January 6, 2022
Claire, Paulie and Eric; So very sorry for your loss. Paul was a dynamic person and Dave loved spending time with him. He had some great stories about Paul. My prayers to you and all of the family.
Tom Yasson
January 6, 2022
Paulie will be missed. "Ride Free". Friend and Admirer, Tom Yasson
Tom & Betty Litchauer
January 5, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Will always remember our good times together at Memorial Park dancing.
george strubinger jr
January 5, 2022
This is truly a tragedy. I have nothing but respect and praise to you. If you can read this you know you touched the hearts of so many. For my friends Claire, Paulie and EY I am so sad you all had to lose such a great man. What I regret most is not coming to see him before he got ill. I will miss him...
Mike "Mick" Hughes
January 4, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting Paulie in the early 90s after a good friend brought me to their home to lift weights. Having never lifted before, and clearly terrified of going to their gym, I was welcomed by Paulie and he immediately put me at ease. He was one of the most kindest, warmest, and genuine individuals I had ever met in my life, to this day. I will always be thankful to Paulie and his family for welcoming me into their home with open arms. The memories I have of Paulie and his family, truly have lasted a lifetime. I will never forget Paulie celebrating his 50th birthday by bench pressing over 400 pounds several times. His strength was incredible, but his character was even stronger. I will be forever grateful to the Yaich family for allowing that snapshot of my life to happen. Claire, Paulie, and EY...i am truly saddened to hear of Paulies passing, please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences.
Dwayne and Jennifer Sterner
January 4, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Paulie will be deeply missed by many.
Suzie (Pathroff) McLean
January 3, 2022
Claire, Paulie, and Eric,
My deepest condolences go out to you and all family and friends. There are so many memories which I will always hold close, but both brothers stopping at Joanie´s for a bite to eat, with lots of conversation and laughter, are at the top of my list.
May he now rest in the arms of our Lord and may you find peace in knowing the promise of everlasting life, which wile will all be together again one day.
Much love and prayers, Suzie McLean and family
Grateful
January 3, 2022
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen
Robert Pathroff
January 3, 2022
Clair, Paul Jr. Eric...
I was heartbroken to hear of Paulie's passing... He will always be remembered as a friend, mentor, and someone I would always look up to... My prayers, thoughts and love go out to your family in this difficult time....
God bless,
Rob
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