Betty Jane (Gallagher) Yursha

Betty Jane Yursha, 87, of McAdoo, passed away Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Kuchera) Gallagher.

Betty Jane was a member of All Saints Church, McAdoo. Prior to retiring she was employed in the area garment industry as a seamstress.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and will be sadly missed by all.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Eugene Yursha; brother, Joseph Gallagher; and sisters, Anna Bodnar and Theresa Gompf.

Surviving are her sons, Robert Yursha and wife, Dana, Dillsburg; Mark Yursha, McAdoo; and Kenneth Yursha, Maryland; daughter, Donna Price and husband Ronald, McAdoo; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Vilcheck, Hometown; and nieces and nephews.

Rev. Barnabas Shayo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 3, at 10 a.m. in All Saints Church, McAdoo. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s U.C. Cemetery, McAdoo.

No calling hours are scheduled.

The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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