Paul B. Yackanicz

On March 13, 2011, Paul B. Yackanicz passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was 73.  Born in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, Paul was a resident of both Odenton, MD and Beaver Meadows PA.  He was a former resident of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania. Devoted father of Nicole Araujo and her husband Antonio of Odenton and Paul John Yackanicz of Owings Mills; Loving brother of Nicholas Yackanicz and his wife Gabrielle of Allentown, Mary Ann Peters of Florida, Carl Yackanicz and his wife Susie of PA and Gregory Yackanicz and his wife Bonnie of PA; Cherished grandfather of six.  Paul is also survived by his dear friends, the Ross Eckman family of Peach Bottom, PA.  He is predeceased by his parents, Nicholas John Yackanicz and Ann Yackanicz (nee Super).

Paul proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked as a butcher most of his life and later started his own business recycling metal.  He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the Saint Peter & Paul's Byzantine Church in Beaver Meadows and also the St. John Newman's Separated & Divorced Catholics Group. Paul had a true 'gift for gab' and loved to talk to people. He also enjoyed collecting a variety of things. Being a great cook, Paul enjoyed his kielbasa and also loved to grocery shop.  A master at using coupons, he was a regular at BJ's and Costco and he knew what prices should be and who had the best around.  He was excited about the new Wegman's coming to town. Paul also knew what gas station had the lowest prices in town.  He liked football and was an Eagle's fan. He always had a unique talent for being able to fall asleep anywhere. Paul liked to watch the news, especially Beck and O'Reilly.  He also could sing and even belonged to a Quartet while in Hazleton High School.

Paul was a very generous man who had an infectious sense of humor.  He enjoyed making others laugh and was always there to lend a helping hand.  Paul worried more about everyone else than he did himself.  He was a unique man who was well loved and will be sorely missed.