William B. Yope


William B. Yope, 101, formerly of Smithmill and Cleveland, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bill was born on Jan. 10, 1912, at Beccaria, PA a son of the late Thomas and Helen (Holobinko ) Yope.

He survived in the U.S. Army during W.W.II and worked as a machinist in Cleveland, OH for many years.

On May 16, 1953, in Cleveland, OH, Bill married Margaret M (Duke) Yope, who preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2000.

Bill is survived by a daughter, Patti Halm and her husband Frank of St. Paul, MN and a grandson, Jack Halm.

He is survived by a three sisters, and a brother; Ann Dore of Smithmill, Mary Fudrow of Tyrone, Susan Vescio of Yonkers, NY and Joseph Yope of Industry, PA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Yope and three brothers, Thomas, Frank and John Yope.

Friends will be received on Saturday, June 8 from 9-10:30 AM at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. Ramey. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey with Fr. Zab Amar as celebrant. Interment will be made in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery , Ramey.

Memorial donations maybe made to a memorial of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

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