Obituary of Nicholas M. Yasika

Nicholas M. Yasika, age 81 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Friday ,(1/24/2020) at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Yasika was born March 1, 1938 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late Nicholas and Mildred Condor Yasika. Nick was a 1962 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Electrical Engineering . He had served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Nick had been employed as an Electrical Engineer for First Miss Steel of Hollsople for more than 18 years. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and playing golf. He is survived by his loving family: his children, Timothy A. (Diane) Yasika of Petrolia, Lisa McCullough of Seattle, WA, Nicholas J. (Debbie) Yasika of Greensburg, Paula (Bob) Cesario of Stahlstown and Christopher M. Yasika of Mount Pleasant, and by his sixteen Grandchildren and six Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Yvette (Clarence) Pengor. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gladys Miller Yasika in August of 2019. Honoring Nick’s wishes, there will be no hours of public visitation. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, in Memory of Nicholas Yasika. Inurnment will be in the Middle Presbyterian Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Township. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, PA. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com.