| YOEST | CATHERINE M. (HEMPHILL) YOEST On Saturday, November 18, 2000, Catherine M. (Hemphill) Yoest, age 77, of McKees Rocks; beloved wife of the late Alois J. "Bud" Yoest; loving mother of Mary Jo LEWELLEN, Joseph, Daniel, Sister Beth, RSM and Charles Yoest and Meg LESTER; also survived by eight grandchildren; sister of Daniel, Joseph, Richard and the late Charles Hemphill. Friends welcome at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks (Family owned & operated since 1886) , Mon. & Tues. 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Wed. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Parish, St. Mary Church at 10am. Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to St. John of God School, 3 Desiderio Way, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. |
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DANIEL YOEST Dan Yoest was born August 1, 1954 in Mckees Rocks, PA to Alois and Catherine (Hemphill) Yoest. After attending St. Francis De Sales school for 11 years, Dan met the woman of his dreams his senior year when he changed high schools in 1971. Dan and Florence "Petie" Tucker were married on November 4, 1978 at St. Francis De Sales Parish in McKees Rocks, PA. He attended Duquesne University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Education in 1976. He would later obtain a Masters in Education specializing in Professional Development in May of 1995 and a second Masters in Educational Administration in August of 2000 from Heritage University in Toppenish, WA. Dan spent 12 honorable years in service to his country. He commissioned into the U.S. Army Infantry on July 21, 1976. He graduated from U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army Air Assault School, and U.S. Army Ranger School while serving as a cadet at Duquesne. Dan served with the 2nd Infantry in Korea (Mar '77-Mar '78), attended U.S. Army Flight School at Ft. Rucker, AL (Mar '78-Jan '79), and served with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC (Jan '79-Sep '82). During his time at Ft. Bragg, he was a part of the incorporation of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He then served with the 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY and Ft. Rucker, AL (Sep '82-Mar '86) and was discharged from the Army at the rank of Major at Ft. Greeley, AK with the 6th Infantry (Mar '86-Mar '88) due to the deactivation of the unit. Dan moved his family to Yakima, WA on March 31, 1988, where they would reside until his untimely death on February 6, 2008. After dedicating most of his life to public service, he continued after the family arrived in Yakima and began a career in teaching that would touch his life, as well as many others. He taught at Lewis and Clark Middle School, Barge-Lincoln Elementary, and Hoover Elementary. Dan also taught Adult Basic Education at Yakima Valley Community College for 12 years. He helped start the Adult Basic Education program at the county jail, teaching for 2 years. Dan officiated football for 16 years and basketball for 5 years, and was involved with the Yakima Little League Association for 8 years. He was an active member of the Boy Scout community through his personal involvement as a Council Executive as well as through his two sons. He also enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and camping. Dan was a fan of all sports, but was especially passionate about the Seattle Mariners and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dan is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Florence, his daughter Tina (Joe) Sherry, his two sons, Adam and Michael, and his little buddy, Nelson (the Wonder Weiner Dog). He was a fair and loving man and will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and students. Burial with military honors at Calvary Cemetery. |
| YOUNG | LOYAL J. YOUNG Loyal J. Young, husband of Mrs. Fannie Young (nee Ely), suddenly, Oct. 28, 1906, at 2:05 A.M. at Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral from his late residence, 336 Woodward Ave., McKee's Rocks, Penn., on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 3 P.M. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, McKee's Rocks, Penn. |
| YURKO | PATTY (JURKOWSKI-SALAMON) YURKO Patty, age 69, of Stowe Twp., on Monday, November 27, 2006; beloved wife of Ronald Yurko; loving mother of Gary Yurko; sister of John (Sherry) Salamon and Richard (Lorraine) Salamon. As per Patty's wishes, there will be no viewing and a private interment. Patty worked at the Pine Hollow Inn for over 20 years and will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gary Jurkowski, 1306 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Arrangements by the DAVID McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 1650 Broadway Ave., Stowe Twp. |