Paul L. Yonker, 98, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.
He was married to the late Jeannette Neubert Yonker, who preceded him in death in 2014.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart award. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after many years of service. He was a member of the VFW in Ridgway and the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul loved the outdoors and enjoyed any chance to be in the woods.
He is survived by his step-son; Joseph Neubert and his wife Sue, by two grandchildren; Stephanie Merkel and Brittanei Reed, and by three great-grandchildren; Bobby, Shelby, and Danny. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Edward and Harold Yonker, and by six sisters; Ruth Gorton, Alice Staff, Margaret Scott, Hazel Rollick, Mabel Williamson, and Pearl Pearson. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Ridgway.
Lynch Green Funeral Home, Saint Mary's, Pa
He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.
He was married to the late Jeannette Neubert Yonker, who preceded him in death in 2014.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart award. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after many years of service. He was a member of the VFW in Ridgway and the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul loved the outdoors and enjoyed any chance to be in the woods.
He is survived by his step-son; Joseph Neubert and his wife Sue, by two grandchildren; Stephanie Merkel and Brittanei Reed, and by three great-grandchildren; Bobby, Shelby, and Danny. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Edward and Harold Yonker, and by six sisters; Ruth Gorton, Alice Staff, Margaret Scott, Hazel Rollick, Mabel Williamson, and Pearl Pearson. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Ridgway.
Lynch Green Funeral Home, Saint Mary's, Pa
Paul L. Yonker, 98, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.
He was married to the late Jeannette Neubert Yonker, who preceded him in death in 2014.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart award. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after many years of service. He was a member of the VFW in Ridgway and the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul loved the outdoors and enjoyed any chance to be in the woods.
He is survived by his step-son; Joseph Neubert and his wife Sue, by two grandchildren; Stephanie Merkel and Brittanei Reed, and by three great-grandchildren; Bobby, Shelby, and Danny. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Edward and Harold Yonker, and by six sisters; Ruth Gorton, Alice Staff, Margaret Scott, Hazel Rollick, Mabel Williamson, and Pearl Pearson. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Ridgway.
Lynch Green Funeral Home, Saint Mary's, Pa
He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.
He was married to the late Jeannette Neubert Yonker, who preceded him in death in 2014.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart award. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after many years of service. He was a member of the VFW in Ridgway and the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul loved the outdoors and enjoyed any chance to be in the woods.
He is survived by his step-son; Joseph Neubert and his wife Sue, by two grandchildren; Stephanie Merkel and Brittanei Reed, and by three great-grandchildren; Bobby, Shelby, and Danny. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Edward and Harold Yonker, and by six sisters; Ruth Gorton, Alice Staff, Margaret Scott, Hazel Rollick, Mabel Williamson, and Pearl Pearson. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Ridgway.
Lynch Green Funeral Home, Saint Mary's, Pa
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