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Orega V. Yanik

6/24/1925 - 3/10/2022

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Obituary For Orega V. Yanik

Orega V. Yanik, 96, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Valley Hospice Care Center. She was born on June 24, 1925 in Bloomingdale, Ohio a daughter of the late James V. and Virginia M. Nuest Morelli. Orega married Michael Yanik in June 1945 at a Justice of the Peace and then followed with a church wedding in 1946 at St. Agnes Church in Mingo Junction, Ohio.

Orega is preceded in death by her oldest son Michael Yanik Jr.; siblings Mary Ann Morelli, Rosa Zink, James Morelli, Victoria Kosar, Ellen Burgess, June Laughery and toddlers Joseph and Frank.

Orega belonged to the First Christian Church of Steubenville for over fifty years serving as church secretary for thirty years. Raising two sons as a single mom, she worked in downtown Steubenville for many years. Orega retired from Sears Roebuck and the City of Steubenville.

Orega is survived by son Glenn (Vickie) Yanik; brother Roland (Irene) Morelli; sister Midge Baker; five grandchildren Tracy, Stephanie, Tony, Kelly and Kate; seven great-grandchildren Ryan, Jared, Nicholas, Madison, Brody, Nate and Zack.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 10 am until time of services at 12 p.m. with Rev. William Lawrence officiating. Private burial at Two Ridges Cemetery.

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Memorial contributions can be made to the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.cff.org/give-monthly

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  • 09/03/2024

    Peter Pavkovich

    Skip,What a blessing to have your mom for so long. She was so special. I remember her from all the lunches we spent at your house when we went to Grant School. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.Peter Pavkovich

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    Lisa Longo-Mayle

    I have very fond memories of Orega and the entire Yanik family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Phyllis George

    To the family of Orega. I worked with Orega many years ago in the bookkeeping department of the Union Bank in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a great help to me and ALWAYS had a smile on her face. What a lovely and kind woman. She had a special place in my heart. May her memories be eternal.

  • 09/03/2024

    David Henderson

    Orega was one of the best women, mother, grandmother and friend. I have too many great memories of her and her family to list them all. Thank you Orega. My prayers and best wishes to all the family.

  • 09/03/2024

    JoAnn Harris Smith

    Skip I am saddened to hear that Mawsey has passed. She was an important part of my childhood and I have many fond memories.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jamie (Gaylord) Mackay

    Orega was such a sweetheart. I worked with her at the City Auditors Office when I was a young girl. She was one of the kindest ladies Ive ever met. Always wearing a smile & I looked forward to working with her everyday .

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