Obituary of George Yatscoff

YATSCOFF, George George died peacefully on March 8, 2019 in his 92nd year. He was born in Welland, Ontario on April 30, 1927. Throughout his life he was an active businessman owning a grocery store and hotels throughout Ontario. More importantly, he was a good Christian who made time for prayers every night. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years. He leaves his beloved wife of 73 years, Anne. They were partners not only in business but in all aspects of life. He will be greatly missed by his two children, Gloria Jershy of Tecumseh and Randall Yatscoff and daughter-in-law Nancy of Edmonton. He was predeceased by his parents George and Anne, his father-in-law William and mother-in-law Mary Senkiw, son-in-law Robert Jershy, his brother Andrew, sister Rose Boyko and brothers-in-law Morris Senkiw and Donald Boyko. He will also be mourned by his grandsons and their spouses, Brent Jershy (Jennifer) and their children Zachary, Nora and Chloe; Ryan Jershy (Colleen) and their children Alana and Andrew; Michael Yatscoff (Emily) and their children Catherine, Audrey and Anna; and Christopher Yatscoff (Andrea) and their children Camryn, Mila and Jordyn. His great joy in his later life was his 11 great-grandchildren. They always brought a smile to his face. He was their great grandpa George. We would like to thank the staff at Livingstone Tecumseh Extendicare for their compassion and service that went beyond the call of duty. We would also like to thank the caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care for their compassionate care. Visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. 519-253-7234 on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Parish prayers & Knights of Columbus prayers at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (462 Advance Blvd, Tecumseh, N8N 5G8). Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.windsorchapel.com