Rita C. Yasinsky

Rita C. Yasinsky, mother, nan, gram 90 years of age, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home while in the tender care of her family.

Born Monday, September 18, 1933 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Calvin, and Edith (Yeck) Steigerwalt.  Rita was also predeceased by; husband, Chester Yasinsky in 1970; daughter, Stacie Louise Chapman; sisters, Dorothy Yeakel, and Catherine Flounders.

A Lehighton High School graduate, Rita worked for the FBI in Washington D.C., out of High School.  Rita returned to her families homestead in Andreas, and became the Postmaster of the Andreas Post Office, holding that position for over 30 years.  Widowed at a young age, Rita devoted her entire life to raising her children, providing a loving home, and being a terrific Nan.  Rita was a faithful member of St. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Lehighton. In her spare time Rita enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are; son Doug Yasinsky her caregiver; grandchildren, Phillip Yasinsky, Sadie Serra ; great grandchild, Olivia Yasinsky.  Many nieces and nephews also survive Rita.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 30, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M.  from St. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 260 North Third Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235. Msgr. Vincent York to officiate.

Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Cemetery Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her name to:
Tamaqua / Carbon American Cancer Society
33 West Ridge street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232

Online condolences or a fond memory of Rita can be expressed by visitng www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com