Grace Y. (Robb)Yocolano – Donora
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December 4, 2019

Grace Y. (Robb)Yocolano – Donora

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Grace Y. (Robb) Yocolano, 74, of Donora, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Curahealth of Pittsburgh. Born in Charleroi on April 20, 1945, Grace was a daughter of the late Harry and Agnes (Gilpen) Robb. Grace enjoyed making beaded bracelets, playing bingo and had a huge love for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Yogi” Yocolano on Jan. 19, 2006; and one sister, Jane Costa. She is survived by three children, Tina (Kevin) Weible of Fallowfield Township, John Yocolano of New Eagle; and Anthony Yocolano of New Eagle; eight grandchildren, Tania, R.J., Joseph, Tori, Austin, Dakota, Tyler and Micheal; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bradly and Harry Robb; two sisters, Linda Robb and Donna Henderson; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, 724-379-6900, where family and friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. A service will be held in the funeral home at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 with the Pastor Michael Cheechuck officiating. Interment will be held at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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