Kenneth Leo Yarnall, 65 years of age of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Born Monday January 20, 1958, Ken attended Park Crest Elementary School, Barnesville, PA as well as Panther Valley High School, graduating in Brentwood, New York. He was a son of the late William Yarnall. Ken was also predeceased by a sister Donna Delpero and a brother Richard Yarnall.
Surviving: wife of 43 years Clare (Cunningham) Noon Yarnall; sons Christopher Marc Noon (Dana Stow), Joshua Adam Yarnall (Vicky), Jeremy Lee Yarnall; daughter Lisa Davidyock; mother Myrtle (Garber) Yarnall Barron Roberts; stepmother Carol Yarnall; brothers William Yarnall (Leslie), Tim Yarnall (Lisa), Andrew Yarnall (Jennifer), Walter John Barron; sisters Gail Card, Melissa Rehnart (Barry); grandchildren Rocky Noon, Mickey Noon, Stella Yarnall, Roxanne Yarnall, Austin Suveg, Hayden Suveg, Hunter Davidyock and many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth served honorably in the United States Army as a cavalry scout trained in heavy anti-armor weapons and tube launched optically sighted wired guided missiles. He received his oversea service ribbon and other meritorious awards.
Ken was a talented truck driver, mechanic and woodworker with a natural ability at sketching, music and roller skating. With all of Ken’s talents, spending time with his family is where he found his greatest enjoyment.
Contributions in his name can be made to:
American Cancer Society
Carbon Tamaqua Unit
33 West Ridge Street
Lansford, PA 18232
Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 570-668-2550
Interment will be at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA
To share a fond memory of Ken or offer condolences, please visit
www.griffithsfuneralhome.com