Walter R. (Wally) Yaracs Obituary (1952 - 2019)

Walter R. (Wally) Yaracs, 66, of Herman, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019 surrounded by his family after a 14 month courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 6, 1952 to Rita (Steighner) Marzullo Wagner and the late Walter Yaracs. Wally was a 1970 graduate of Butler High School, served in the United States Army and earned his auctioneer license in 1980. He was a member of Community Alliance Church, Butler, The Eagles Club and the Elks Club in Kane and various other organizations. He worked at Pullman Standard until it's closing and owned and operated the Wally Yaracs Family Auction. Besides spending time with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren his passions were his faith in Christ, hunting, his dogs Izzie and Lizzie, and spending time with his life long friend Tim Dittmer at his camp. Wally was a hard worker with a energetic personality. He loved nature, and spending time outdoors. He had a huge heart and touched many lives. He fought a tough battle and left a legacy through his courage and faith. Wally was married to his wife Karen (Losser) Yaracs, his life partner for 45 years. He is also survived by one son Raymond (Kiley) Yaracs of Herman and two daughters, Chasity (Brad) Wilbert of Great Belt and Cassandra (Josh) Seth of Butler; six grandchildren, Makenna, Delaney, and Kaylen Yaracs of Herman, Daelyn Wilbert of Great Belt and Bryson and Arianna Seth of Butler; two siblings, Frank (Catherine) Marzullo of Texas and Cynthia Halin of Herman; four nephews, Blaise (Shiffara) Steadman of Gibsonia, Nathan (Tracy) Steadman of Meridian, Nick Marzullo of Cabot and TonyMarzullo of Texas; one niece Bobbie Jo (Mike) Gibson of Herman and two lifelong friends Tim Dittmer and Ralph (Kie) Oesterling, Walter was preceded in death by his father Walter Yaracs, brother-in-law Mike Halin and step father James Marzullo. Friends will be received at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00 at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler with Pastor Dennis Krajacic, officiating. Please everyone meet at the church Friday, February 15, 2019 for services. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to his beloved church, Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001.