Joseph J. Yiaski, Jr., 90, of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Bethlehem Twp. Born February 7, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Joseph Yiaski, Sr. and Mary (Dagenhardt) Yiaski DeNero. He owned and operated Yiaski and Sons Electrical Contractors for many years before retiring. He was also an electrical inspector and, in retirement, a school bus driver for the Bethlehem School District. Joe was a past-president of the Bethlehem Twp. Lions Club and an avid hunter. He enjoyed time at his cabin in Susquehanna County and his yearly hunting trips out west with his wife, Doris.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years: Doris (Astle) Yiaski; 4 children: Joseph Yiaski, III of Center Valley, PA, Elaine Pittack, of Bethlehem Twp., Robert Yiaski of South Whitehall Twp., PA, Linda Cawley of Stockertown, PA; sister: Helen Kamertz of Brooklyn, NY; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 10:30 AM Saturday (July 18) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Heather (Yanders) McTague
July 15, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Dear Elaine and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you all strength and peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs!
Paul & Cindy Palumbo
July 17, 2020 at 4:44 pm
Doris, Bob, Elaine and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. These life changes are never easy and often filled with pain and regrets. Our thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Sincerely, Cindy and Paul
Jim Del Nero
August 2, 2020 at 5:29 pm
I’m so sorry I remember many good memories at the house. In my prayers.
Andrew N Yiaski III
August 14, 2020 at 9:42 pm
im sorry for your lost i didnt get the honor of meeting him in person. I recently lost my dad Andrew yiaski jr and Andrew yiaski sr before that.
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again im sorry for your loss and may the lord bless you and you family
Andrew