Linda J. Yulanavage

Linda J. Yulanavage, former Tamaqua Citizen of the Year, and longtime owner of Sweet Treats, passed away March 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus after a courageous battle against cancer. Linda was 76 years of age. She was the loving wife of the late Cart T. Yulanavage, who passed away in 1984.

Born September 18, 1948, in Allentown, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Burton Swayze and Jean (Sopper) Swayze of Allentown.

Linda was self employed for many years as a baker. She was known for her birthday, wedding cakes and cookies. Linda served as Executive Director of the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce for many years. A member of the Tamaqua Beatification Program, S.O.S., and the Tamaqua Rotary, she was catholic by faith.

Many Tamaqua residents will remember Linda buzzing around town on her motorcycle or for her active role playing Mrs. Claus for years downtown during the Santa parade.

Surviving is her mother: Jean (Sopper) Swayze of Allentown; son, Eric M., husband of Gretchen T. Yulanavage of Tamaqua. In addition are her grandsons: Donovan C. and Andrew R. Yulanavage both of Tamaqua; sisters: Jill, wife of John Sharkey, Eileen, wife of Jim Davey. Nieces and nephews also survive Linda.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday evening, March 27, 2025 at 7 o'clock P.M. at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. A viewing will be held from 5-7: 00 P.M..

Graveside services will be private at Resurrection Cemetery in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences or a fond memory of Linda can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com