Mildred Yencha

Mildred Yencha, 100 years of age formerly of Philips Street Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Friday February 8, 2019 as a guest of the fifth floor of St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born in Coaldale the daughter of the late Michael, and Mary (Skinkis) Unitis. She was also predeceased by;her husband, Joseph Yencha; sisters, Julia Stone, Agnes Barner; brothers, Joseph and Peter Unitis. A graduate of Coaldale High School, Mildred had worked at a number of local local textile mills. Mildred and her husband owned and operated Joe's Lunch on Ridge Street in Lansford during the 1960's.  She was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church of Lansford, and enjoyed playing Bingo.   Survived by her daughter, Sylvia Twarog of Shelton Ct.; grandchildren, Michael and Jeffrey; great grandchildren, Olivia, Charlotte, Julianne, and Ryan. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Interment St. John Slovak Lutheran Church Cemetery, Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. To express condolences or share a fond memory of Mildred visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com