Obituary of Stanley J. Yaskivich

Mr. Stanley J. “Spider” Yaskivich, of Medina, passed away on July 26, 2016 at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Yaskivich was born in Medina, October 25, 1928, a son of the late Edward and Stella (Filips) Yaskivich. A graduate of Sacred Heart School, he served with the US Army from 1950-52. On November 12, 1952, he married the former Evelyn Andrews and was a lifelong resident of Medina. He was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GMC, as a tool and die setter, retiring in 1986 after 34.6 years of service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, former member of Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, was a member of the Sacred Heart Club and UAW Local 686. Spider was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his daughter, Gail M. Yaskivich; his son, Dennis Yaskivich; 2 brothers, Raymond of California and Lenard of Medina; a sister-in-law, Florence Andrews of Medina; a brother-in-law, John Pahura of Albion; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, on May 15, 2013; 2 brothers, Walter, in 1971 and Francis S. “Hank” in 1992 and his sister, Dorothy Pahura. Friends may call on Thursday (6-9) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center St., Medina. The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing.