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Sara J. Yakich, 94, of Zion, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
Born on April 4, 1929, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth (King) Tressler. On July 17, 1948, in Maryland, she married the love of her life, Joseph Yakich, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1998, after sharing nearly 50 years of marriage together.
Sara was a graduate of Bellefonte High School. She was the owner and operator of Yakich's Antiques until she retired. While working at her antique store, she and her husband, Joseph, were one of the main distributors for Fisher's Woodstoves.
She is survived by her children, Curt Yakich, of Zion, and Diane Pyle, of Potters Mills. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Kaelan, Larissa, Rainer, Alexis, Heather, Joseph, Amanda and Dain; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother; two sons; and two grandchildren.
Sara loved to be outside when the weather was nice. She especially enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and going to greenhouses. She also enjoyed reading and watching The Little House on the Prairie and the Hallmark Channel.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sara to Mission 22 for Veterans at www.mission22.com/donate or to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.