Mr. Kenneth Joseph Yanick, age 74, of Briar Lane Weatherly, died Monday, November 7, 2011, at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Ann (Meyers) Yanick.
Kenneth had been employed by Door- Oliver for 30 years.
He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Beaver Meadows.
He was an Army Veteran.
A 1955 Hazleton High School graduate, Kenneth was a fly fisherman and a wood worker, making intricate models of heavy equipment machinery.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Mary (Franko) Yanick.
He is also survived by his
One Son,
David J Yanick and his wife Rose Mary of Weatherly;
Three Sisters,
Irma Yanick of Beaver Meadows,
Evelyn Miller and her husband Robert of Hazleton, and Louise Yanick of Bethlehem;
Three Brothers,
David and Marvin Yanick of Beaver Meadows and Emil Yanick and his wife Frances of Weatherly;
Two grandchildren, David and Michael.
Preceded in death by his sister, Rita Hoover.
Private Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First St., Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries, F. D. Supervisor.
Memorials in his memory may be sent to Diakon Hospice Saint John 1201 N. Church St., Ste. 403, Bldg. B, Hazleton, PA 18201.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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