Thomas "Pap" Yurkovich, age 81, of Kent, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center.
Thomas was born January 15, 1938 in Ellsworth, PA to Peter and Barbara Yurkovich.
He loved his family gatherings. Going to see the grandchildren play baseball, soccer, and golf. Avid golfer, being outdoors gardening, hunting and fishing. He had a artistic side with a passion for woodworking, carving, and painting.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dianna (Drabeck) Yurkovich Kent; sons, Denis T. (Brenda) Yurkovich Chagrin Falls, and Craig (Yvonne) Yurkovich Mount Gilead; grandchildren, Brianna Yurkovich, Ty Yurkovich, Cody Yurkovich; brother, John Yurkovich of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Rados, Helen Ross, Katie Brova, Ann Marinkovich, Mary Zoldak, Martha Hrutkay; brothers, Frank Yurkovich, Rudy Yurkovich, Peter Yurkovich, George Yurkovich, Alex & Albert Yurkovich; father, Peter Yurkovich, mother, Barbara Yurkovich.
Calling hours will be held 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home Sunday, March 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, April 1, 2019, at St. Patrick Church with Fr. Richard Pentello officiating. Burial at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer, http://donate3.cancer.org/, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406, American Diabetes Association Akron Area Chapter, http://donations.diabetes.org4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131. Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.
Calling Hours
MAR
31.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
628 W Main Street
Kent
Calling Hours
MAR
31.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
628 W Main Street
Kent
Funeral Service
APR
1.
10:00 AM
St. Patrick Church
313 DePeyster St.
Kent