Joseph Robert Yankes

December 31, 1926 - September 17, 2016

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 18, 2016

Joseph Robert Yankes, age 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at New Haven Court, Greensburg.

He was born December 31, 1926 in East Pittsburgh, son of the late Michael and Anna Belak Yankes.  Prior to his retirement, Joseph was a claims adjuster for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company and was a veteran of the US Navy having served in WWII.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, George and John Yankes; and sister, Mary Yankes.  He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Paychik Yankes; sons, Dr. J. Robert Yankes Jr. and his wife, Linda and Craig W. Yankes Esq. and his wife, Diana;  four grandchildren, Claire E. Yankes, Rebecca A. Walker (Nate), Lauren M. Yankes (Craig DeCicco) and Andrew J. Yankes (Elizabeth Hildreth).  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home,  176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Donations may be made to the Norwin Public Library 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA  15642, in memory of Bob.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Originally published September 18, 2016.

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