Obituary of Edward Younkin
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YOUNKIN - Edward, 79, of Strongstown R.D., has gone to be with our Lord, November 18, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 22, 1933 in Nanty-Glo, son of late Cyrus and Grace Younkin. Preceded in death by wife, Dolly M. Younkin; son, William R. Younkin; daughter, Rose M. Younkin; granddaughters, Jessica and Lindsey Oros; great granddaughter, Ayden Jane McKinley; brothers, Ray, Park, Paul, Charles, George and Edwin. Survived by sons, Michael W. (Janice) Younkin, George J. (Debra) Younkin, and Daniel E. Younkin; daughters, Christine L. Krieger, and Susan G. (Tom) Oros; grandchildren, Tiffany, Heidi, Heather, Shannon, Nicole, Brandon, Ashley, Erica, Chelsea, Thomas, Ryan and Maria; great grandchildren, Sadie, Madison, Braydon, Jade, Ellie, Blake, Avery, Dane, and Mason. Edward was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Japan during the Korean War and was a retired steel worker of Bethlehem Steel. He was a skilled carpenter, mechanic, avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and a long time member of Morning Star Ministries. Edward was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Special thanks to Medi Home Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday at Morning Star Ministries, The Lighthouse Church, 4886 Rt. 240 Hwy., Cherry Tree, PA 15724. Pastors, Ken and Wilda Brown, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Morning Star Ministries Missions. Arrangements by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty-Glo. Military Rite by Nanty Glo, Twin Rocks, and Vintondale area veterans organizations.
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