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GIRARD -- Esther P. Yuhanek, 99, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard.
Esther was born April 11, 1924, in Warren, a daughter of the late Nicolas and Jennie DeGennaro Squeglia.
In her younger years, she was part of the "Rosie the Riveter" industry during World War II. Once she married John Stephen Yuhanek, Sept. 30, 1950, she became a homemaker for her family.
She enjoyed cooking, gambling and playing bingo.
She will be deeply missed by her children, AnnaMarie (Stephen) Bacak, Janet (Ron) Leibert and Michael Yuhanek; grandchildren, Nicole Bacak, Jenny Bacak, Stephen (Janice) Bacak, Johnathan (Ashley) Bacak, Lauren (Mike) Chuirazzi, Jason (Lauren) Leibert and Christopher Yuhanek; and great-grandchildren, Reece and Kate Bacak, Aydan and Quinn Carsone, Angelo and Gemma Chuirazzi, and Dylan and Jason Leibert.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, John Stephen Yuhanek; two brothers and one sister.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 381 Robbins Ave. in Niles. Burial will take place in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Niles.
Esther's family would like to thank Shepherd of the Valley for all the years they cared for her, and Hospice of the Valley's nurses and chaplain, who made her final months peaceful. We offer a ton of gratitude.
Arrangements entrusted with Lane Family Funeral Homes, Roberts-Clark Chapel in Warren. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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