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Sandra M. Yashko

12/9/1938 - 12/31/2016

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Obituary For Sandra M. Yashko

Sandra M. Yashko, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Country Club Manor surrounded by her beloved family. She was born December 9, 1938 in Glendale, WV a daughter of the late James C. and Virginia Emch Berger. Sandee grew up in Moundsville, WV graduating from Moundsville High School in 1956 and the Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. While attending nursing school, Sandee met Nick Yashko, Jr. whom she married on June 11, 1960. A devoted and loving mother, Sandee put her nursing career on hold to raise her three sons before returning to school to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist in 1979 and earning a bachelor of science degree in anesthesia from Wheeling College in 1984. After retiring from the former Ohio Valley Hospital, Sandee and Nick wintered in Tucson, AZ and later in The Villages, FL. A loving and devoted grandmother, their annual “vacation” at Baba’s house was the highlight of her grandchildren’s summers for many years. In addition to her parents, Sandee was preceded in death by her infant granddaughter Charis Elise Yashko; father-in-law and mother-in-law Nicholas and Mary Yashko, Sr.; brother Keith Berger; nephew Kevin Berger; two sisters-in-law, Linda Berger and Veronica McCleery; and brother-in-law James McCleery. Surviving are her husband of 56 years Nick; three sons Michael (Lori) Yashko of Naples, FL, Gary (Jennifer) Yashko of Powell, OH and Greg (Kristin) Yashko of Clifton, VA; eight grandchildren Larissa, Nicholas, James, Joseph, Breanna, Aldrin, Walker and Kees Yashko; sisters-in-law Mary (Eugene) Wheeler of Dearborn, MI, Dorothy (George) Garan of Weirton, WV, Julie (Edward) Rice of Steubenville, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Monday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. with Fr. John Kopcha officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Sandee to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Gene & Deanna Kwasny

  • 09/03/2024

    Deanna

    Sandee, I miss you so much. You have always been my very dear friend. Now you can rest in peace in the arms of God.

  • 09/03/2024

    Fran and Joe Savitski

  • 09/03/2024

    Fran and Joe Savitski

    Dear Nick and Family, We are so very, very sorry to hear of Sandee's passing. So glad that you lived here for a while and got to know you and Sandee and got to meet your sons and daughter-in-laws. Remembering you in our prayers and remembering the lovely and talented Sandee. With love to all of you in this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Earl & Dorothy Billing

    Our hearts were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sandee.Deepest sympathy to you Nick and your family. We shall keep you in our prayers. Much Love,Dorothy & Earl

  • 09/03/2024

    Helen Mellott Bednarczyk

  • 09/03/2024

    Helen Mellott Bednarczyk

    Nick and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Sandee's death. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will always remember her as a beautiful and kind person. We will keep all of you in our prayers. May her memory be eternal. ☦

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on January 2, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was ordered on January 2, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill and Barb Mellott

  • 09/03/2024

    Joanna Mihalik. who prayers that Sandee's memory be

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on January 2, 2017 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thinking of you. The Yankles

  • 09/03/2024

    Phillip D. Wallace

    To: Sandy's Family:Your loss is shared by the many friends of old Moundsville High School that shared a part of their life with Sandy. What a beautiful young lady she was with a smile and personality that would light up any room she walked into. I graduated with her brother Keith and spent many hours at their home which was a very important part of my young life. Sandy and the Berger family are memories to be treasured. Will always remember Clyde, Virginia, Keith and Sandy for their many kindnesses. God Bless

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