Obituary of Clara (Claire) Yakus

Claire Yakus July 1, 2013 Claire Yakus, 89 of Luzerne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, July 1, 2013 Born in Luzerne she was the daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Kaydan Rebarchick. Claire was a graduate of Luzerne High School, was a member of Holy Family Parish, she was active in the former St. John's Mother Club, Luzerne Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Claire worked at Roth American and Yakus Confectionary, the family owned business in Luzerne. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; brothers, Stanley Rebarchick, Frank Rebarchick; and sister, Lottie Skunda Surviving are sons Ronald Yakus and wife Susan of Phoenix, Arizona, Robert Yakus and wife Karen of Luzerne; daughter, Barbara Rahl and husband Edward of Luzerne. Grandchildren, Ronald Yakus Jr., Christopher Yakus and wife Jennifer, Michael Rahl, Lauren Rahl and great grandson Logan Yakus; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She loved animals, especially her pet cat and companion Grey. Claire was a very loving and caring wife and mom. She was an amazing grandmother who could make you smile and laugh to no end. She was our life, love and now our angel. She will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed. Funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne with Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Lehman. Friends may call on Friday from 6-9 PM at the funeral home. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County Fox Hill Rd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Renal Consultants, Doctor Edward Carey, Aide Maureen Seeley-Evansky, Southern Hospice and all friends and neighbors for their love and support.