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Marko Yandrich

May 08, 1921 - October 01, 2014

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Obituary For Marko Yandrich

May 8, 1921 - October 1, 2014

Yandrich, Marko Age 93, of Bethel Park, left this earth peacefully on October 1, 2014, with his son and daughter by his side.

Born on May 8, 1921, Marko was one of 10 children of the late Dmitar and Sava Jandric of Steelton, PA. A long-time resident of Midland, PA, Marko was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary (Martich) Yandrich. Marko is survived by a brother, Steve of Las Vegas, NV; son, Demetrius and daughter-in-law, Olga, granddaughter, Ana and grandson, Adam Yandrich of Bethel Park; daughter, Dessa and son-in-law, Rudley, granddaughters, Jelena Mrvos of Bethel Park and Sara Mrvos of Annapolis, MD. He is also survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Mildred Martich of Weirton, WV, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milan and Mercia Martich of Northridge, CA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marko was a decorated WWII veteran and served with the US Navy in the Pacific theater. He was a retired steelworker, and remained a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church of Midland, PA throughout his life. Marko was a loyal husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. He was extremely proud of his Serbian heritage, and maintained his Orthodox faith and Serbian customs until his final days. He enjoyed cooking for his family and lovingly prepared traditional Serbian cuisine, particularly for holidays when he would spit-roast suckling pigs and lambs. He was also an avid gardener, and enjoyed the numerous compliments he received for his beautifully cared-for yard and home. It was a great source of pride that in 1984 he traveled to his family's homeland, successfully reconnected with relatives and visited the family farm where his ancestors lived and his father was born and raised. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 5 at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227 from 2-8 p.m., with a Pomen (blessing) service at 3:00 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6 at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 450 Maxwell Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236, with a funeral liturgy following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the St. Sava Serbian Cemetery, Hamilton Rd., Bethel Park, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 30 10th St., Midland, PA 15059, or Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 450 Maxwell Dr., Pgh., PA 15227, or the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Country Meadows Rehabilitation Center of Bridgeville and the staff of Mt. Vernon of South Park Assisted Living for their kindness and compassionate care. May his memory be eternal.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Tris and Dessa, I remember your dad (and mom) fondly from visits to my grandparents. Your dad always seemed huge and happy and smiling and would stop to talk to us or answer questions about what he was doing...and ask us what we were doing....we thought he was great! Please know of my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for him and for all of your family in this time of sorrow. I know he was received by the God of all who loves and cares for us and that he is in peace. May God bless all of you in your sorrow--sending love and prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    We are very sorry to learn of Kum Marko's passing. He was a fine and decent man. No American-Serbian was prouder of his heritage than he was - "niko nema sto Srbin imade." And there would be no argument from anyone who had seen his finely manicured and flowering yard that that it was by far the most beautiful yard in Midland. Vecnaja pamjat.

  • December 11, 2019

    I remember Mr Yandrich working in his back yard on 10th st. when I was a young boy growing up there. To me , he was a giant of a man with dark hair. I watched with interest when he was cooking a pig or lamb on a spit, or just tending to his garden but always had time to speak to this young boy. I was facinated, and are the small, but proud memories I have when I grew up in Midland. To the Yandrich family, my deepest sympathies

  • December 11, 2019

    Remembering +Marko and +Mara with the warmest of thoughts and sending our sympathy. Memory Eternal. Raymond & Darleen

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