GEORGE J YANKUS

George Joseph Yankus, 62, of Priest Road, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at this residence with his family by his side. George was born on September 8, 1950 in Worcester, MA. He was the son of George Matthew and Mary Jane (Heyes) Yankus. George received his Associates’ Degree in Computer Science, and most recently worked as a System’s Analyst for the NH Housing Authority. An avid gardener, George’s interests included reading, woodworking and genealogy. George is survived by his wife, Terri Jeanne (Schwehm) Yankus; his brother, Richard Yankus; and his sister, Irene Bentley, and her husband, Lenny, of Barre, MA.

Friends and family may call from 11-12:00pm on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt.4, Lee, NH. A memorial service will immediately follow at 12:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s name to Amy’s Treat, PO Box 2234, Dover, NH 03821, or go to www.amystreat.org or to Nottingham Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 114, 235 Stage Road, Nottingham, NH 03290.