James O. "Big Yaz" Yonlisky Obituary (1952

James O. " Big Yaz" Yonlisky, 70, of Beaver Falls passed away December 27, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born May 28, 1952 in Beaver Falls was the son of the late Frank John and Betty (Jones) Yonlisky. He was a U.S Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. He recently retired from Medic Rescue as a Van Transport Driver. Jim was involved with many local sports, coaching Beaver Falls High School Girls Softball, assistant coach of Riverside Football and assistant coach of Freedom Football along with Tom Liberty. He was an ASA umpire for many years Jim was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the former St. Mary's Church, Beaver Falls. He loved his friends at the Oak Hill Vets in New Brighton; Beaver Falls Turners friends and West Mayfield Vets friends. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan L. ( Prosko) Yonlisky, a daughter and son-in-law Tara & Curt Couper, Big Beaver Boro; a son Jimmy "Little Yaz" Yonlisky, Beaver Falls. Two grandchildren who he loved so much Gage Alan Couper and Harper Kaye Pfaff Yonlisky. Brother Frank & Daphne Yonlisky, MI; nieces and nephews Vicky, Nichole, and Frankie all of MI; special niece Stephanie Rathbun and her son Tristen of Wilmington, NC. Close cousins Paul & Sandy, Rich, Robert, and John Yonlisky. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an Aunt Netta Dixon, Uncle Glyn Jones and good friend Jay Walters. Friends will be received Friday from 1:00 PM until time of Service at 6:00 PM, with Rev. Dale Russo officiating. Members of the Veteran's Honor Guard will provide Military Honors at 3:30 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made if desired to the Beaver Falls Fire Department, 715-15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or to Club Hope, 237 6th Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117.