Mary E. Yonkin, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25th, with her children and husband by her side at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.

Mary was born on December 10, 1941 in Blossburg, PA to Wilbur A. and Ada P. Mattison Hurd. She grew up in the Galeton area and graduated from Galeton Area School District in 1960. On October 22, 1958, she married the love of her life, Rick and they had 64 wonderful years together.

Mary enjoyed waitressing at the Hunting Valley Inn and Potato City Motor Inn for many years, and also enjoyed her position as a tax collector for West Branch Township. She was employed at Northwest Bank in Galeton until her retirement.

She had many interests – she loved to dance, singing with the girls, playing many different instruments, including the accordion. It was amazing to hear her play that. She especially loved picnics and holidays with her family, reading, knitting and crocheting, playing cards and enjoyed her flowers. One of her biggest enjoyments was talking with her friends on Facebook and sharing the weather report. She loved her Facebook family.

Those left behind are her loving husband Rick, her children Richard L. Yonkin, Jr. (Dorinda), Tami Sevinsky (Jim), and Jodi VanDergrift (John) and her dog, Molly.

Grandchildren Joshua Yonkin, Gretchen Yonkin, Cori Wagner (Tyler), Christian Sevinsky (Rita Rose), Kyra Sevinsky, Dane Sevinsky (Alyssa), Jami Daugherty (Travis), and Chad Daugherty (Jacqualyne).

She also was the proud great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Also her surviving siblings are her brother, Richard Hurd (Jackie) and her sister, Shari Parks (Don). She had several brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, as well.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in memory of Mary, please do so to The Lighthouse Community Church, for the needs of underprivileged children in the Galeton Area School District. Their address is 51 Sherman Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

Friends may call on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:00pm with the Rev. Brent Baker officiating.