After an extended illness, John Edward Yenick, age 56, of Herman, on Saturday went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John passed away at his home with his family at his side.
Born in Butler on April 19, 1958, he was the son of Mary Ellen Rhodaberger Yenick and the late Robert Yenick.
John was employed for 31 years in highway construction as a truck driver for Safety Grooving and Grinding.
His family and friends will never forget his willingness to help others and his happy-go-lucky nature. Some of his favorite times were spent with his granddaughter. He also enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together and going to camp with his family and friends.
He was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. He was also a member of the R.C. Men's Club, the French & Belgium Club, the Italian Fraternal Society and the East Butler Fireman's Club.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Therese Reddick Yenick, whom he married November 13, 1993; one son, Jeremy Yenick and his fiancé, Kayla Morris, of Herman; one daughter, Kristie Yenick, of Herman; his mother, Mary Ellen Rhodaberger Yenick, of Cabot; two stepsons, Michael Turner and his companion, Billie Jo Bartley, of Herman, and Matthew Turner and his wife, Holly, of Evans City; one granddaughter, Lillyana Yenick, of Herman; three brothers, Tony Yenick and his wife, Pat, of Evans City, Robert Yenick and his wife, Karen, of Butler, and Charles Yenick and his wife, Cindy, of Renfrew; three sisters, Theresa Cox, of Cabot, Rita Resides, of Fenelton, and Elizabeth Wilson and her husband, David, of Portersville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Yenick; one infant sister, Linda; and one infant brother, Joseph.
Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Herman, with the Rev. Fr. Mark Pattock, OFM Cap., officiating.
Burial will take place in Saint Mary's Cemetery.