Obituary of Olivia Renee Yackovich

Olivia Renee Yackovich, 46, of Ruffsdale passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday July 28, 2025 at Harmon House Care Center.  Mrs. Yackovich was born January 5, 1979 in Charleroi to Ronald E. and Mary Esther McBeth Antal.

Olivia was graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School class of 1997 and a member of Rejoicing Beyond Ministries.  She went to New York City after high school to pursue a modeling career.  She returned home meeting the love of her life, working in home healthcare for accessAbilities and later as a Realtor for Caldwell Banker Real Estate Company.  Olivia was a gifted artist who was a friend to everyone, and was always there to lend a helping hand.   

In addition to her parents, Olivia is survived by her loving family, her husband of 20 years, Samuel P. Yackovich; her sons, Carter S. Yackovich, and Lane E. Yackovich; her GiGi; Mary O. McBeth; her sisters, Lisa Eckels (Brian), Jennifer Clayton (Donald), and Roni Jo Owens (James “Wong”); her nieces and nephews, Karissa, Austin, Tyler, Josie, and Jameson; and by numerous cousins and friends.  Olivia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl S. McBeth, and Stephen and Agnes Antal; and by her close family friend, Brian Lee Yezek.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., Mt. Pleasant.  A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Greg Butler, officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.  To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com