Joseph L. Yedlowski

Joseph L. Yedlowski, 92, of South Buffalo Twp., passed away Tuesday July 21, 2020. He was born March 24, 1928 in Ashley, PA to the late Joseph John Yedlowski & Anna (Meholchick) Yedlowski, immigrants from Poland. Known as "Jr", Joe enlisted in the US Navy at 17, traveling to Antarctica with Admiral Perry & also participating in the Bikini atom bomb test. After discharge, he graduated from California State Teacher's College, where he met his wife, Mary Ann. Joe taught Industrial Arts at Freeport, Har-Brack, & Lower Burrell High Schools. He taught driver's training & coached football & basketball at Freeport High School. He drove truck for Freeport Transport, was a volunteer with the South Buffalo Fire Department, & served on church council at Trinity Lutheran, Freeport. Joe was a self-taught mechanic, building two vehicles, and built the home he raised his family in. He loved chocolate cake, Warsaw Falcon Polish Dills, and all Polish foods. He enjoyed relaxing on a patio swing he built and he loved his pup, Gisele. Joe is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ann (Liko) Yedlowski. He is also survived by his four children, Joseph "Lenny" (Nancy) Yedlowski of Cedar Hill, TX, Beth (David) Oziel of Seattle, WA, Thaddeus "Tad" (Beth) Yedlowski of Oakdale, PA, John "Jay" Yedlowski of Tionesta, PA. Joe was "Jaju" to 9 beloved grandchildren, Abby (Reuben) Rios, Rachel (Charles) Reed & Liz (Cole) Thompson, of TX, Aaron, Elise, & Jacob Oziel of Seattle, Hunter & Hayden Yedlowski of Oakdale, & JJ Yedlowski of Aliquippa and 5 great-grandchildren, Jackson Lettenmaier, Charles Reed III, & Peyton, Will & Caroline Thompson, all of TX. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeport with Pastor Bob Keplinger officiating. All attendees must wear a mask in the church and observe all social distancing guidelines per the state of PA. A private interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Fifth St., Freeport, PA 16229.

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