John R. “Jack” Yashinsky

John R. “Jack” Yashinsky, 87, of Gilberton, passed away peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Barnesville, PA.

Born in Gilberton, January 11, 1935, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Berusky) Yashinsky.

Jack was a graduate of Gilberton High School. After high school he served honorably in the United States Air Force as a military police officer. He retired as a Truck Driver working for Beer City, Bethlehem Steel, and Hercules. He was a former member of the Teamsters Union, the American Legion, and the Continental Hose Co #3, Gilberton. 

He and his brother Tom ran T&J’s Hideaway in Gilberton for many years.

Jack enjoyed playing cards, fishing, small engine repair, visiting and joking with his neighbors, teasing the ladies who cared for him, and most of all spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Theresa R. (Shimukonas) Yashinsky, his brothers William and Thomas Yashinsky, and his sister Marian Drag.

Surviving are his daughters Donna Yashinsky, Gilberton and Janice Davies, Barnesville, her companion Bruce Pascavage and his son Dimitri, Barnesville, his brother-in-law Anthony Shimukonas, and his nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2022 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Friends and family may meet at 2:00 PM at the Nice-Hart Funeral Home, 9 North Lehigh Avenue, Frackville to proceed to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Continental Hose Co #3. 229 Main St, Gilberton, PA 17934.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com