of Sherwood, AR
March 29, 1931 - July 13, 2019
Andrew Hugh Yanosick, 88, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark., with his loving family at his side. He retired as a tool and die maker and was an accomplished woodworker who loved making furniture and completing construction projects for his family. A proud member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Andy was a strong man of faith who never hesitated to share his Christian beliefs. He is remembered as a kind, gentle, patient and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed tremendously by his family.
Andy never met a stranger and will also be missed by the host of friends he made over the years while living in Pittsburgh, Pa.; North Ridgeville, Ohio; Mount Vernon, Ill.; and in Arkansas at Fort Smith and Sherwood. He was an avid golfer well into his 80s, was fiercely proud of his Slovakian heritage and also loved warm breezes and cold beer with his friends and family. Nostrovia!
The eighth of 10 children, Andy was born March 29, 1931, in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Connelley Vocational High School in Pittsburgh and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by Marion, his beloved wife and dancing partner of 60 years; four children, Debbie Scharbor of Sherwood, Ark.; Gary (Susan) Yanosick of New Market, Md; Joseph (Kim) Yanosick of North Little Rock; and Michelle (Steven) Rogers of Cabot, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Jessica Wise, Andrew Yanosick, Anthony Yanosick, Alec Yanosick, Grace Rogers, Abigail Yanosick, Julia Rogers, Anna Yanosick and Michael Rogers; two great-grandchildren, Ava Wise and Joshua Wise; and two brothers, Thomas Yanosick and Jack Yanosick, both of Pittsburgh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Julia; seven siblings, Bertha, George ''Bud'' and Robert Yanosick, Julie and Marian ''Minx'' Schmotzer, Anna Mae Suess and Frances Pluto; a son, Michael Yanosick; and a grandson, Joshua Scharbor.
A memorial service in Andy's honor will be held Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock. A reception will follow in the Immaculata Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association of Central Arkansas, would be appreciated at 909 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201.
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Tom & Toni Bolen
Thursday, July 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. What a really good guy he was. Kind, generous -lending his time and his talent to help others. Praying for you Marion and family!!
Carrie Womble
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Love, I'm thinking of you and your family. Many prayers for you guys in your time of loss.
Love, Carrie
Greg and Maureen Schmotzer
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Greg and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to our Aunt Marion and the entire family. Please know how fondly we remember Uncle Andy. We are saddened that we have lost yet another member of such a wonderful family...the Yanosick Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad days. Take comfort in your wonderful memories.
Warren and Anna Hallstrom
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Andy’s passing. We will miss his company and conversations of his life related to family and personal lifetime experiences.
Andy was always very approachable, had a great smile that followed with a genuine greeting. Sorry we cannot be their for Andy’s send off. He will be in our prayers.
Warren and Anna Hallstrom
Oshkosh, WI.
Derrell and Debbie Roeder
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
We think of you and Andy often .So sorry to hear of your loss Andy was such a wonderful person we feel blessed to have known the two of you we had some really goodl times when you were in Mt Vernon .May God bless you and your family till your together again
Lynn and Becky Ward
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Andy had a great life and we are proud to have know and shared so many good times. He leaves us with a great legacy of family friends and craftsmanship, a true artist! We will miss your kindness, humor and wise counsel. May God comfort you Marion and family.
Jack & Regina Hamilton
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
What a blessing knowing Andy & Marion during their years in Mt. Vernon. We have not forgotten the beautiful decorations for Rob & Michelle’s wedding in 1987. So thankful Andy lived a long and happy life. That gives all of us comfort.
With Sympathy but Joy for a life well lived.
Love,
Jack & Regina
Renee Bucki
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Dear Aunt Marion and family, please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Will remember the good times and parties at the bar in Pittsburgh. I still have a picture of Debby and I dancing at her communion party. Truly a special man. Think of you all often. Cousin Renee and family
Sue Caple
Monday, July 15, 2019
Michelle so sorry about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers will with you and your family as you face the days ahead. May God bless all of you is my prayer
Tommy & Rae Sentell
Monday, July 15, 2019
Beloved friend you are missed!!