Paula Yusko – Clark Charleroi
Obituaries
November 1, 2022

Paula Yusko – Clark Charleroi

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Paula Yusko Clark, 83, of Charleroi, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. She was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Monessen, a daughter of the late John and Pauline Yusko. She was preceded in death by her brothers, sisters and grandson Jimmy Jansante. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Saint Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Charleroi. She retired from Corning Glass Works, loved gardening, painting ceramics, making floral arrangements and being with her family. She is survived by her children, Paula Jansante (James) of Richeyville, Sherry Wilkinson (Thomas) of Roscoe and Fred Clark III of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Kristen Russell (Josh), Adam Wilkinson (Jo-Jo) and Rachel Bostich (Chris); great- grandchildren, Madison Chambers and Connor and Carly Wilkinson; nieces and nephews, Bob Nuzzo (Jan), Debbie Vogel (Doug), Ray Wattras (Jeannie) and Pat Nuzzo (Kathryn); and several great-nieces and great- nephews. There will be no public viewing, and private funeral services will be held for the family. Arrangements are in care of THOMPSON-MARODI FUNERAL HOME, 809 Main St., Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-239-2255. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to share memories and condolences with the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jimmy Jansante to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 707 Grant St., #3700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, www.wish.org/greaterpawv.

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