Stephen Yager Jr, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. 

Steve was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Ozimek Yager. A lifelong resident of Duryea, Steve was a 1955 graduate of Duryea High School.

Upon graduating high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he enjoyed his tour as a Crew Chief and Jet Mechanic on B-47’s. He enjoyed traveling the world and would volunteer for temporary duty every chance he had. After being discharged, his experience in jet mechanics led him to work at Pan American Airways in New York, and then to Tobyhanna Army Depot.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Marie, brother Paul, and sister-in-law Alice Kulinski.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Mary Ann Kulinski Yager. Together, they both enjoyed yearly visits to their villa in Sarasota, FL. Steve is also survived by a sister, Rita and husband Joseph Vax, Sarasota, FL; Mary Ann’s Godchild, Jennifer Reno, Harvey’s Lake, who was like a daughter to Steve; brother-in-law and closest friend, Joseph Kulinski, Forest City, and many nieces and nephews.

Steve was quite a character, quick witted, generous and kind, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

Special thanks to the staff at both Regional Hospital and Allied Hospice. And a very special thanks to Joseph Kulinski, who spent hours on end at Steve’s bedside while in the hospital and at hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11:00 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. John Polednak officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Stephen's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Mary Ann & Rita Jean, So sorry for the loss of your husband & brother. Will keep you all in my prayers. Our generation is slowly being depleted. Much love & prayers.

Marianne Wycallis Cameli & Husband Gene (almost 3 years ago)

Maryann.WE are going to miss Steve's unique sense of humor. Sorry for your loss.

JOE and Fran Malosh (almost 3 years ago)

Mary Ann, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Wzontek Petro (almost 3 years ago)

Sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary Ann and your family. Rest in peace my classmate and friend.

Mary Ann E. Sapolis (almost 3 years ago)

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