Jul 13, 2022

Irene B. ”Bubbie” Yancich, 93, of Richeyville, died Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Born in Linn/Redstone Township on November 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Heyges Betsko.

Affectionately known by all as “Bubbie”, Irene was an honor roll student throughout her tenure at Redstone High School where in 1945, she proudly graduated third in her class.

Keenly astute in shorthand, she served as an executive administrative assistant prior to starting a family and later in life, sought further education at Douglas Business Institute.

Irene was a member of the former St. Agnes Catholic Church in Richeyville.

Bubbie was a big fan of Elvis, polkas, and was known for her authentic, Eastern European cooking. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than anything and was truly happiest sharing meals and memories with those she loved.

She is survived by her sons, Paul “Chip” Yancich Jr. of Canonsburg and Thomas (Mary Lynn) Yancich of Washington; daughters, Lorraine (Larry) Damich of Rostraver and Lynne (Michael) Lockovich of Venetia; her seven grandchildren, whom she dearly loved, Matthew Damich of Rostraver, Scott (Kate) Damich of Jackson, Mich., Brianna (Guido) LaPorta of Chicago, Ill., Jamie (Jason) Knizner of Bridgeville, Michael (fiancee Cody Hickton) Yancich of Canonsburg, Stephanie (Vincent) Courtney of Pittsburgh and Ian Lockovich of Venetia; three great-grandsons, Ezra, Isaac and Jack; and brother, Stephen (Kathleen) Betsko of Homosassa, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Yancich, on January 21, 2000; brother, John Betsko; and most recently by her loving sister, Anna E. Betsko, who passed away on July 2, 2022.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, where a Blessing Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Anne, Rostraver Township., with Rev. David J. Nazimek presiding. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.

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