Joseph "Ronnie" Yurkovitz, 75 years of age of Genesis Blvd., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at home while in the care of his family.
Survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Jean (Caciolo) Yurkovitz.
Ronnie was catholic by faith, and retired from Bethlehem Steel as a crane operator having worked 29 years. He was a car enthusiast.
Born Sunday, June 2, 1940 in Allentown the son of the late Joseph I.Yurkovitz, and Mary (Julian) Yurkovitz-Pletz.
Joseph is survived by his children, siblings, and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a son, Thomas Yurkovitz, step-son Scott Yeager, brother, Tony Peltz; step-father, George Pletz.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike Rte.#309, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. 570-386-5884.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the Funeral Home with Military Honors. Chaplain Michaelene Ross to officiate.
A Gathering of Friends shall take place at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Private interment.
Memorials in his name to St. Luke's Hospice
777 Blakeslee Blvd.
Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235
online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com