Joseph F. Yuhos

Joseph F. “Joe” Yuhos, age 87, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Avon following a 4-month illness.

Born July 31, 1931 in Amherst, he was a life long resident of Sheffield Lake.  Joe graduated from Brookside High School and then served in the US Marines.
Joe retired from Lorain Works US Steel and was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 1104.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving is his son, Joseph M. (Cortney) Yuhos of Burke, Virginia; a daughter, Jennifer (Eric) Heckenbach of Miller, Missouri; grandchildren, Katarina and Alex; and a brother William “Bill” Yuhos of Lorain.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally (nee Schnitzler) Yuhos in 2007; a son, Timothy Yuhos in 2011; parents, John and Elizabeth (nee Steffan) Yuhos; a brother, John Yuhos; and a sister, Margaret Yuhos.

Private services were held. The Dovin Funeral and Cremation Specialists, Lorain, handled the arrangements.  

Contributions can be made to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, 6801 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131 or to Hope Lutheran Church, 4792 Oster Rd, Sheffield Village, OH 44054.