Pauline (Melik) "Pinkie" Yetsko

Yetsko, Pauline, (Melik), "Pinkie", 94, Wilmore Heights, was welcomed home into our Lord's arms on March 1, 2026 at home. Born November 2, 1931 in St. Michael, the daughter of Floren and Catherine (Barbich) Melik. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, Frank Yetsko Sr.; daughter, Paulette Fedorko; Great grand daughter, Marilyn Grace Murphy; son-in-law, Timothy O' Toole; brothers, David, George and Anthony Melik and sisters, Mary Jean Mundorff, Anna Brant, and  Catherine Zatek, and infant sister, Catherine. Survived by children, Frank Jr., (Lynne); Susan O' Toole; Jerry (Christine); and Lori (Matt) Murphy; and son-in-law, Edward Fedorko. She will be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved family and friends. Pauline was a life long member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage, PA, and proudly sang soprano in the church choir for over 35 years. She was a devout catholic and rarely missed Liturgy. She enjoyed spending time with her family shopping, eating halupki and looked forward to getting a McRib when they were available. Her greatest joy were all of her grandchildren. She often said they were her greatest treasure and she was extremely proud to celebrate being part of 5 living generations on three separate occasions. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Serenko-Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage, where Parastas will be sung at 7:00 PM. Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church, Portage. Father James Spontak celebrant. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at serenkoclaarfuneralhome.com.

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