Michael J. Yaworski, 96, of Palmer Township died Thursday, May 23, 2013 in his home.
Born: November 7, 1916 in Freeland, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Dzadus) Yaworski.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Letitia Pecora were married 67 years. Michael was an auto mechanic teacher at the former Northampton Vocational Technical Institute for 20 years until retiring in 1982. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was an avid woodworker who often contributed items to St. Francis Friary.
Survivors: wife, Letitia; son, Michael Yaworski of Nazareth; daughters, Letitia Kirk of Palmer Township and Donna Hepp of Raleigh, NC; 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Services: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday in Belfast Bible Church, 483 Belfast Rd., Belfast. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorials: Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Pam Pittenger
May 24, 2013 at 8:50 am
What a wonderful man and Father – – I’m so happy that I got to know him and his cute-little grin. You’ll have all the beautiful memories he built for you forever in your hearts and thoughts. My prayers for your continued strength and faith as a family.
Dawn & Matt Blackton
May 24, 2013 at 8:51 am
Letitia, Mike, Chris and family:
We were so saddened to read of your husband’s and father’s passing. He was someone we grew to love during those times of fellowship at Belfast Bible church and at your family functions. May God bless you and give you strength in the days and months ahead as you deal with your lose.
Fondly,
Matt & Dawn
Michael and Gwen Pecora
May 25, 2013 at 10:35 am
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Mike. We are thinking of you and praying for you in your time of sadness. I’ll always remember his little jokes while visiting when I was young and his skill at woodworking.
Brian A. Siegfried
May 26, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Thank you Pops. You were a great teacher. R.I.P.
Brian A. Siegfried
Class of 1977
Dorothy Kirk
June 18, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Tish and family,
Just learned of your father’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. I’m sure you are missing him, He was blessed with a long life and leaves all of you with many fond memories.
Dot and family
Larry Woodbridge
July 16, 2013 at 8:10 am
Mike I just learned of your father’s passing. Growing up with you and those days of fishing with your dad will always be wonderful memories for me. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.