Betty Jane Yowonske; 76; of Belle Vernon; Rostraver Township; died Wednesday; June 6; 2012; in Presbyterian Senior Care Center in Washington after a year-long battle with multiple health problems. Born in Redstone Township on May 31; 1936; she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helen J. (Grabiak) Bost. Betty was the proud owner and operator of a small fishing bait-and-tackle shop on Route 51 in Rostraver. She loved baking pies; cooking; auctions and selling at flea markets. Most of all; Betty enjoyed her time with family and friends. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Betty was the beloved mother of Sandy Davis and Chuck Sanders of Roscoe and David Yowonske and wife; Kathy; of Kinston; N.C. Betty Bubba is also survived by her grandchildren; Michele and Amos Molek; Jodi and Vince Ripepi; Sam and Trixie Yowonske and Roy and Jacki Davis; great-grandchildren; Reagan and Gunner Molek; Vince; Victoria; Andrew; Christian; Mark and Eric Ripepi and Alexis; Gabe and Brianna Yowonske; Bryttany and Dave Gardner and Troy Davis; sister; Margaret Yensick and her companion; Joe Rusnak; godchild; Sally Cox; aunt; Theressa McCrory; many nieces; nephews and loving cousins; including Georgetta (Steve) Hela and Evonne (Bill) Kelly; her companion; Bill Fell; and a very dear friend; whom she loved like a son; Douglas Smalis. Bubba will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her dear customers; friends and family. In addition to her parents; Betty was preceded in death by her husband; Sam Yowonske. Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC.; 580 Circle Drive; Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township; (724) 929-7934; www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com; where a blessing service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne; with Rev. Vincent J. Gigliotti officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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