William "Bill" Leo Yankovich

August 14, 1934 - April 8, 2022

William “Bill” Leo Yankovich, 87, died on Friday, April 8, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband to his beloved Mary Ann (Donahoe) Yankovich, sharing 64 ½ years of wonderful marriage. Bill was born in Heillwood, PA on August 14, 1934, son of the late Ezekiel and Emma (Johns) Yankovich. After graduating high school in Indiana, PA in 1954, Bill proudly served in the USAF for 11 years with the rank of Technical Sergeant specializing in computer programing for SAC and SQ HQ Command. This took Bill and his family from Sedalia, MO to Offutt AFB NB to Honolulu, HI; and then into his 30 year career at the Westinghouse Corporation in Pittsburgh. Bill was a parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in York and a longtime bass singer and cantor in the Choir for the St. Bede Catholic Church, now called St. Mary Magdalene parish, and the Westinghouse Choir in Pittsburgh. He was also an avid Garden Railroad enthusiast and enjoyed RV camping, traveling and sailing with Mary Ann. Bill could repair and remodel anything; and would always offer a helping hand to his family, neighbors and friends. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by two sons, David Leo Yankovich, wife Kyndal Ann, and Michael John Yankovich; and grandchildren Emma, Margaret, John, and Mary Yankovich. Bill has three brothers, Ivan Yankivch, wife Mary, Charles Donavon, wife Lisa, and Ronald Donavon; and sister, Helen Stahl. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 219 S. Beaver St., York, with The Very Reverend John Bateman, J.C.L., V.F., officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery with full military detail presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Parish, noting Music Ministry Fund in memo, to 509 S. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.