The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will recite the Rosary on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in the church.
Theresa J. Yurko, 94, a resident of Luzerne, and formerly of the Toytown section of West Wyoming and Swoyersville, passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday evening, January 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her daughter, Susan, at her side. She was blessed to share 46 beautiful years of marriage with herContinue Reading
Theresa J. Yurko, 94, a resident of Luzerne, and formerly of the Toytown section of West Wyoming and Swoyersville, passed peacefully into eternal life on Friday evening, January 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her daughter, Susan, at her side.
She was blessed to share 46 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, the late George J. Yurko, who passed away on July 05, 2002.
Born on March 14, 1930, in Swoyersville, Theresa was one of six children born to the late John Saypack and Julia Baloga Saypack.
Raised in Swoyersville, Theresa attended the former Holy Trinity Grade School, Swoyersville; was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1949; and furthered her education at the Wyoming Seminary School of Business.
A devoted homemaker most of her life, Theresa worked for some time at her husband’s family floral shop, the former Y&M Florist, Swoyersville; as a seamstress for various local garment factories; and lastly with her daughter, Susan, at the Pocono International Raceway, Long Pond.
Theresa was a faithful Catholic and a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Church, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, holding membership with its Confraternity of Christian Mothers and serving as its past Vice President and on its rummage sale committee. She was also a member of the parish’s Holy Name Society and its former Altar and Rosary Society, and served on the Parish Festival Committee, the Pirohy Makers Committee, and various other committees. Having a special devotion to the Virgin Mary, she was also a member of the Our Lady of Fatima Blue Army.
Being the wife of a combat wounded Marine Corps veteran of World War II, Theresa’s patriotism was second to her strong faith. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville, serving in all chairs, most notably as past President; served as past President and Vice President of both the Luzerne-Wyoming Bi-County Council Auxiliary of the American Legion and its Eight and Forty; and served as past Commander, past Vice Commander and Chaplain of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9 Auxiliary. Additionally, she was a member of the Kingston Senior Citizens and a past member of the former Swoyersville Senior Citizens.
As her daughters were growing up, Theresa was a Girl Scout Leader and served as past President of the Parent Teachers Association of the Wyoming Area School District. After raising their daughters, George and Theresa enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
In addition to her parents, John and Julia Saypack, and her husband, George, Theresa was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine Yurko Satkowski, who was killed after being struck by an automobile in St. Augustine, Florida on September 19, 2017; and her brothers, Frank Saypack Sr. and John Saypack Jr.
Left to cherish Theresa’s memory are her daughters, Susan Yurko Bayer, with whom she resided; and Lorraine LaBare and her husband, Paul, St. Augustine, Florida; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; her brother, Andrew Saypack, Wilmington, Delaware; her sisters, Rita Williamson, Pittston; and Martha Parise, Harveys Lake; generations of nieces and nephews; and her furry companion, her dog, Gracie.
The family wishes to extend their most sincere gratitude to the nurses from Hospice of the Sacred Heart, most especially Julie, Sara, and Sue, for the compassionate care they bestowed upon Theresa during her time of need.
Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will be conducted on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Father John J. Chmil, her Pastor, officiating.
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will recite the Rosary on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in the church.
Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in the Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.
Family and friends are invited to attend Theresa’s viewing which will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Theresa or message of condolence with her family, you may visit the funeral home website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.
Memorial donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Mission Advancement Office, 1002 Railroad Street, Danville, PA 17821.
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