Irene B. Yancich

1928 - 2022

Irene B. 'Bubbie' Yancich, 93, of Richeyville, died Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born Nov. 29, 1928, in Linn/Redstone Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Heyges) Betsko. Affectionately known by all as "Bubbie", Irene was an honor roll student throughout her tenure at Redstone High School, where in 1945, she proudly graduated third in her class. Keenly astute in shorthand, she served as an executive administrative assistant prior to starting a family and later in life, sought further education at Douglas Business Institute. Irene was a member of the former St. Agnes Catholic Church in Richeyville. Bubbie was a big fan of Elvis, polkas and was known for her authentic, Eastern European cooking. She cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything and was truly happiest sharing meals and memories with those she loved. She is survived by her sons, Paul "Chip" Yancich Jr., of Canonsburg, and Thomas (Mary Lynn) Yancich, of Washington, Pa.; daughters, Lorraine (Larry) Damich, of Rostraver, and Lynne (Michael) Lockovich, of Venetia; her seven grandchildren whom she dearly loved, Matthew Damich, of Rostraver, Scott (Kate) Damich, of Jackson, Mich., Brianna (Guido) LaPorta, of Chicago, Ill., Jamie (Jason) Knizner, of Bridgeville, Michael (fiance Cody Hickton) Yancich, of Canonsburg, Stephanie (Vincent) Courtney, of Pittsburgh, and Ian Lockovich, of Venetia; three great-grandsons, Ezra, Isaac and Jack; and brother, Stephen (Kathleen) Betsko, of Homosassa, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Yancich, Jan. 21, 2000; brother, John Betsko; and most recently by her loving sister, Anna E. Betsko, who passed away July 2, 2022. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne, Rostraver Township, with the Rev. David J. Nazimek presiding. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.