Eugene "Big Moose" Yavorcik

Eugene “Big Moose” Yavorcik, 83

Youngstown…Eugene “Big Moose” Yavorcik, 83 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Hospice House.

Eugene was born December 17, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Helen (Holecko) Yavorcik.

He was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High School. He joined the U.S. Navy on August 5, 1958 and served until December 8, 1961.

Eugene married the love of his life, the former Darlene Goist on November 15, 1969.

He worked for East Ohio Gas as a District Manager of the Meter Reader Dept. Having started there following his military service, he worked his way up from being a meter reader.

Eugene was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at St. Matthias Church. He was a past member of the Eagles, and a member of “The Original Teenie’s Tavern Club.”

He loved old cars, cutting the grass, but most of all loved spending time with his family.

Eugene will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife, Darlene Yavorcik; his sons, Matthew Yavorcik of Charlotte, N.C. and Martin (Michelle) Yavorcik of Boardman; his grandson, Austin John Yavorcik of Charlotte, N.C.; his brother, Dennis (Diane) Yavorcik of Campbell; his sister-in-law, Linda Fossesco of Boardman, and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Yavorcik family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Private services were held on Friday, November 29, 2024.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Hospice House in Poland for their love and compassionate care.

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