Perryopolis - Age 82, of Perryopolis, Jefferson Twp., formerly of West Mifflin, passed away, Monday, May 5, 2025, at VA Hospital, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Born August 6, 1942 in West Mifflin, he was the son of the late John M. and Julia Ruth Getsy Yurko. A resident of Jefferson Twp. for the past 25 years, Mr. Yurko was Catholic by faith and retired from Wean United Engineering, where he worked as an engineer. John was a veteran of the Vietnam Era, where he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a social member of Perryopolis VFW Gold Star Post 7023, Star Junction Rod & Gun Club and Perryopolis Senior Center. He enjoyed going to the beach, spending time with his family, sitting outside at the pool and loved going to Randall's.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Ginger Ely of Perryopolis; brother and sister-in-law, Robert P. and Sandy Yurko of West Homestead; grandchildren, Jacob and Tina Ely, Laken Ballenger; great-grandchildren, Landon, Devin, and Scarlett Ely. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Steavens Yurko; two brothers, Rev. Paul E. Yurko, Bernard Yurko; sister, Julie Ann Mayor; and grandson Devin Ely.

Visitation will be held Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M., at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, PA, 724-736-2515. Funeral Services will be held Friday at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC at 10:00 A.M., with the Pastor Michael Hough of Christian Center officiating. Interment will take place in Acklin Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home's website,

www.parzynskifuneralhome.com