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Donna Yakich Obituary

WHITEHALL Donna (Exley) Yakich, 66 years of age and resident of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 3, 2021. The wife of Edward G. Yakich for 28 years, she was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Ronald and Jane (Corcoran) Exley. Donna worked in Human Resources for PennDOT in Allentown for 18 years, retiring in 2017. She is survived by her husband Ed; sons Nash Guide and wife Darla of Wind Gap, and Garrett Guide; several grandchildren; predeceased by twin sister Dawn Paulus in 1997. Her family will receive family and friends on Wednesday evening November 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located 1 block south of the Fullerton Ave. exit of Route 22. If you would like to honor Donna with a memorial contribution, her family would greatly appreciate your donation to Lehigh Valley Hospice -- Office of Philanthropy PO Box 1883 Allentown, PA 18105-9988 www.lvhn.org/donate, or to the charity of your choice. Gilbert Funeral Home 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 433-7080

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Published by The Express Times from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2021.

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Gary Hersh

November 16, 2021

Nash, Garrett, and family: So very sorry to see that Donna passed away. I am sure that she will be missed by all. My deepest and sincere sympathy.

Rose Lacy

November 14, 2021

My condolences and prayers to Ed and family. I worked with Donna in HR many years and am so sorry to hear this. She is missed but may she rest in peace.

Ron Young

November 11, 2021

My condolences to the family, especially Brother Ed. I worked with Donna for a long time at PennDOT. I always enjoyed talking to her about the Eagles, politics and the news of the day. She always had thoughtful and funny things to say and share. I remember years ago when we switched from paper payroll to electronic and she was my "go to" person to help me understand it all. I even called her "E-Donna" for a time! Rest well Donna.

Warren and Darlene Bender

November 8, 2021

Ed and Family - so sorry to hear this. Prayers and Hugs to All. Donna was always a fun person to be around. Some of her posts, or "many" of her posts, on FB were so great! Always gave you a good laugh. She will be missed. Take care of yourselves. Rest in Peace Donna.

Linda DeLaRosa

November 8, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family! I knew Donna from high school and her sister Dawn also as a FB friend. May Donna RIP as an Angel in Heaven . She will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.

Wayne and Diane Whitesell

November 7, 2021

Ed,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Donna. Take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

Former Co-worker

November 7, 2021

I worked with Donna many, many years ago @ IR. I'm very sorry to read of her passing.

Laura Barker

November 7, 2021

Ed: So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We had many great laughs together and for that I am grateful. Please know I'm thinking of you. Laura Barker - PennDOT co-worker

Lisa Piccione

November 6, 2021

Ed,Nash,and Garrett ,
I am so sadden to hear about Donna´s passing. She will be so missed By many. I know how much she loved her family. May she Rest In Peace with Dawn and her parents.

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