Robert Joseph Yanek, Jr.

Robert Joseph Yanek, Jr., 64, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, December 4th, at Conestoga View, Lancaster.
Born in Pottsville, on May 18, 1957, a son of the late Robert J. Yanek, Sr., & Regina (Walsh) Yanek.
He was the husband of Lisa M. (Trapani) Yanek.
Bob was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and then attended Harrisburg Area Community College. He worked as a mechanic at his family business, Bob Yanek and Son.
Bob had a fun loving spirit. He was a loving and compassionate person. He was honest, even to a fault, and his loyalty was unmatched.
In addition to his wife, Bob is also survived by his son, Luke Yanek & his significant other, Nicole Cwiertniewicz; a brother Randy Yanek & wife, Lisa, & two sisters-in law, Shelly Boyer & husband, Rob, and Missy Roeder & husband, Brian, and a brother-in-law, Mike Trapani & wife, Jody. He is also survived by nieces: Amanda Smolock & husband, Ryan, Brianan Roeder, & Kerri Trapani, and nephew, Derrek Boyer & wife, Lauren.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor David Rowe officiating.
A viewing will be held prior from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Interment will be privately held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorial contributions made payable to Pottsville Area School District with “Bob Yanek Scholarship” on the memo line of your check. By mailing your contribution to the Academic Center, 1501 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville PA 17901, a scholarship will be awarded to an auto mechanic student in his memory each year.