On Thursday, June 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Kathleen L. Yanko (nee: Kurczynski). Dear father of Stephen Yanko, Mark (Mindy) Yanko, Timothy Yanko and the late Joseph A. Yanko. Dear grandfather of Brady, Liam and Lucas. Dear son of the late Albert A. and Emma Yanko. Dear brother of Ronald (Barbara) Yanko, Susan (John deceased) Dunn, Thomas (Shelley) Yanko, Charles Yanko, Patricia (Wilson) Lorenz, Mary (Gary) Liebeskind and the late Tony (Leslie) Yanko. Dear brother-in-law of Victoria (Patrick) Shaughnessy, Margaret (Michael) Shaughnessy, Ronald Kurczynski, Rose (Jack) Sturm and Linda (Patrick) Wheeler and the late Mary Ann (Bob) Scher. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Albert was an avid racquetball and pickleball player and coached basketball at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque School and St. Louis Community College for over 30 years. He also was a 50 year member of the Benevolent Society at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and worked for the Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Company. SERVICES: Visitation at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church on Monday, July 10 from 10am until funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent dePaul Society at St. Pius V Catholic Church, appreciated. Funeral Mass will be live streamed at smmaparish.org.
Kathy, our deepest condolences to you, devoted and loving wife of 51 years with dear Al.
Words are not sufficient to express our shock and believe Al is in heaven with your wonderful son, Joe. Together they will shower you with love and grace.
Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Love,
Ann and Larry Spieth
My deepest condolences to the Yanko family. I pray for comfort and peace at this time for them. God Bless all of them !
Kathy (aka zynsk) , To you and your entire family please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We always enjoyed all our times together and Al will be surely missed. Hoping you draw strength from your family, friends and faith during this trying time. Love, Tom & Fran Munster
Kathy, We were just talking about Al and you last week. We were in Branson for our granddaughter’s dance competition. We were wondering how you two were doing. Much to our surprise when we returned we heard about Al. Our prayers are with you and your family. Al will surely be missed by many. Don and Kitty Brighton
Kathy I was so shocked to hear the news of your husband. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray for some peace and come for you and your loved ones. Kelly Montpetit
Kathy! I have lost two husbands & understand your grief but can saw you don’t get over this ,but you do learn to go on. I’ve done so twice and in time you will also. Now that Al’s with God he’ll never be away from you. Because “Lo I am with you always” God is with you and so is Al because he is with God! Hugs my dear sweet neighbor! God’s got Al and He’s got you also. You got this!
I played pickleball with Al. He was fun to play with. Very encouraging.Also of course I remember our early grade school days with our children. Many prayers your way.
Karhy, so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Jim always enjoyed talking to Al on his mail route.
Dear Kathy and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Al’s sudden death. Our hearts go out to you and your family as you grieve such a great loss. Know you have our love and prayers.
Al and Marian Love
Dear Kathy and family, Al was a wonderful neighbor who was always very handy and a joy to do things with. And will be missed. I pray for you and your family during this difficult time and that the God of comfort, compassion and companionship will be evident in your daily walk. God’s Blessings. Dan and Terry
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. May God help you. Jeanette Habiger
Kathy, Steve, Mark, and Tim,
We were so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Larry was telling us how Al was actually one of his first basketball coaches (when Al was just a teenager) because St. Agnes needed a coach. Al’s generous spirit started at a young age. Our son was fortunate to have Al as a coach too. Everyone liked Al and for good reason. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Larry and Christine Liszewski
Dear Kathy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will be thinking about you and praying for you.
Kathy and Family so sorry to hear about Al it was a shock for sure , God Bless your whole Family because of your Faith God will help you all thru this terrible time . I know that Mike and Mary will be there for you whenever you need them
Dear Kathy & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Al. It is so hard when it happens suddenly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathy,
I am thinking of you and your family during this time. Sending my sincere condolences and heartfelt sentiments of peace.
Linda Hubble
Kathy
I am saddened to hear of Al’s passing. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of hugs and love.
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathy, Steve, Mark, and Tim,
We are so saddened to hear of Al’s passing. You and the boys will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in each other.
Bill and Marianne Louis
Kathy,
Al was a true gentleman and a loving husband and father. May he rest in peace.
Kathy
So sad to hear about AL. Praying for peace for your family.
Dear Kathy,
Such a great loss for your whole family and so many friends! I was always impressed by Al’s kindness and his contributions to serve others. I will keep all of you in my prayers, and I will join you in celebrating his life next Monday.
Peace to you all!
Nancy
Big AL had a distinct swagger. People were drawn to him because of his big heart. He was always willing to be of assistance. Extremely reliable, things were handled with a smile on his face. AL was extremely proud of his family. He had a wonderful love for Kathy. You have to put a smile on your face when you you think of Al.
Dear Kathy,
We are thinking of you in our hearts and remembering you and your family in our prayers.
Al will be greatly missed and our neighborhood will never be the same.
Praying God will bless you, comfort you, and give you strength,
Steve & Linda
Deepest condolences from your pickleball family at Table Rock Lake.
Dear Kathy,
I wish I knew the perfect thing to say to make it all better, but those words don’t exist, so instead: I love you. Al was a great partner to you, and we will all miss him.
Love you,
Elke
Alice Lucas and Tom Lucas family send their condolences. We didn’t see the Yankos much after Stan’s mom, Mary, died, but we always enjoyed being part of this big family.
Kathy and sons,
I don’t know what to say about such a great loss. Although our words try, they can’t really comfort you. God will keep you in his mercy. Your faith will help you deal. We are praying for your family. God bless you all.
Kathy and family I am so sorry for your loss. Al was one of a kind. May you all hold the memories of times with him close to your hearts.
Lauren Roberds
Kathy & Family:
Please accept our sympathy for the sudden loss of Al. We remember the good times we all had when Al coached Jeff in basketball and again assisted at Meramec. Also, when John went boating with Al .
Our thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to you and the boys.
Sincere condolences to the entire Yanko family. I was blessed to have Mr. Yanko as my first basketball coach at SMMA. The lessons and fundamentals he taught us during those formative years transcended the basketball court and made a lasting impact on my life. In the years after basketball I always loved reconnecting and discussing life’s developments with Al. He had a quick wit and thoughtful, pragmatic advice that always struck a chord with me. He was just an all-around great guy. I’m eternally thankful to have known him and look forward to celebrating his life tomorrow.
Kathy and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Al’s passing.
He was a longtime contributor of his time & talent to SMMA.
As a longtime SMMA coach, I appreciated all that Al did in support of the youth of SMMA.
May he Rest In Peace.
Kathy and family,
We just heard of Al’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy as we know he will be extremely missed by so many. We will keep you all in our prayers.