Mrs. Joan Yuhas, 85, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Fedock Kalafut. She was a graduate of Duryea High School.

Prior to its closing, she was a member of the former St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston where she was actively involved in their knitting club. She was a member of the Silver Sneakers Club, Pittston.

Prior to the passing of her husband, Joseph C. Yuhas, on October 26, 2003, she and her husband owned and operated the former Joseph C. Yuhas Engineering, Duryea.

In addition to her husband, she was proceeded in death by her son, Robert, and sister, Marie Ozovek.

Surviving are:
Son, Joseph Yuhas and his wife, Mary Beth, of San Diego, Ca.
Son, David Yuhas and his wife, Helen, of Clark Summit
Son, Thomas Yuhas and his wife, Carolyn, of Pottstown
Daughter, Mary Ellen Dorundo and her husband, Al, of Boca Raton, Fl.
Daughter in law, Rita Yuhas of Duryea
Grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Alanna, Evan, and Devon

Brother, John Kalafut and his wife, Jane, of Scranton
Sister, Elaine Murray and her husband, Frank, of Ca.
Sister, Elizabeth Thom and her husband, Tom, of Falls Church, Va.
Nieces and Nephews

A Mass of Chrsitian Burial will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston with the Rev. Peter Tomczak officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. There will be no public calling hours. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston, Pa. 18640. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit our website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea.

Guestbook Entries

Rest in Peace, Joan! May God Bless her family.

classmate Olga Nazarek Kuzniar (over 10 years ago)

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom

David and Christine O'Hop (over 10 years ago)

To the Yuhas Family so sorry for your loss Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time Johnny Yuhas Family

Bebe Yuhas (over 10 years ago)

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