Joseph J. Yankuskie

Joseph J. Yankuskie, 73, of Homer City, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John D. and Geneva (Aimino) Yankuskie, he was born January 5, 1949, in Waterman, PA.

Joe graduated from the Laura Lamar High School in 1967 and was a veteran of the US Air Force where he was an E-3 Sergeant.

He attended the Church of the Nazarene, Homer City. Joe was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local #1412, Graceton-Coral Sportsman’s Club, and National Rifle Association.

Joe worked in the coal mines for 25 years before attending Romani’s Pet Grooming Academy. After graduation, he became an instructor at the school and owned Joe’s Pet Grooming in Graceton.

Surviving is his wife, Esther F. (Jones) Yankuskie, whom he married on June 3, 1972, two children, Carla J. Shirley (George) of Homer City, PA, and Anthony J. Yankuskie (Tricia) of Jacksonville, NC, five grandchildren, Brandon Peace, Kristen Peace, Kelsie Shirey, Brittany Baysden (Carl) and Joseph Yankuskie, one sister, Cynthia Linsenbigler (Keith) of Apollo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Carina Woods.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 12th from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2 PM in the funeral home, with Pastor Bruce Gardner, officiating.

Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery.

Military services will be accorded by Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and American Legion Post #0407.

The family kindly suggests memorial donations to Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Rd., Indiana, PA 15701.