Irwin Marion Yates, 83, of Monongahela, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Nevaeh Cove, Charleroi, where he was cared for very lovingly. He was born February 20, 1933 in Monessen, the son of Irwin and Frances Collie Yates.
Irwin was self employed as a barber in Donora, from which he was retired. He was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Church (Transfiguration Church) in Monongahela and a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Yates and partner Doug McAnlis of Penn Hills, Stephen Yates of Carnegie; two daughters, Darlene Armacost and husband Brian of Maryland, Charlene Smith and husband Brice of Donora; grandchildren, Stephanie, Zachary, Dana, Courtney and Amanda; great grandchildren, Bryson, Lawson and Elizabeth.
Irwin has now joined his loving wife, Dolores T. Kriston Yates who died on December 3, 2013. Also preceding him in death are two sisters, Dorene Brady and Romaine "Chickie" Kovalchuk; and a granddaughter, Ashley Tamburri.
As per Irwin's wishes, there will be no visitations. Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of his children. The Frye Funeral Home Inc., Monongahela is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, C/O PNC Bank, PO Box 535240, Pittsburgh, PA 15253-992.