John J. "Uncle Jack" Yanosick

Age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan Yanosick for 64 years. Dear father of Joseph (Jodi) Yanosick, Andrew (Lori) Yanosick, and the late Connie (survived by Michael) Barton, and Marlene (Ron) Kramer. Grandfather of Nate Yanosick, Francesca Yanosick, Jacob Yanosick, John Yanosick, and Shannon Barton-Tyree. Brother of the late Bertha Yanosick, Julia (Joseph) Schmotzer, Marion "Minx" (George) Schmotzer, Anna Mae (Albert) Suess, Frances (Charles) Pluto, George (Dolores) Yanosick, Andrew (survived by Marion) Yanosick, Robert Yanosick, and Thomas (survived by Helen) Yanosick; also many nieces and nephews. John is a U.S. Army Veteran from the Korean War. He was called "Uncle Jack" by the hundreds of children he helped as the sports director for the Slovak Catholic Sokols for 25 years. He was on the board of directors of Assembly #15 Slovak Catholic Sokol and currently serves as an honorary director. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic/CDC guidelines, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Albert the Great Church, Blessed Trinity Parish, on Thursday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Slovak Catholic Sokol children's Christmas party, 2912 E. Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA. 15203. Arrangements by Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home.