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James “Doc” Yurko

James “Doc” Yurko

James “Doc” Yurko, 62, of Middlesex Township passed away Friday.

He is survived by his “sweetie,” Sharon Schroeder; and his nieces and nephew, Mary Beth (Michael) Hubik, Peter (Sarah) Yurko and Lauren (Cuatro) Sammons. He also is survived by the Spreng boys, who he loved like family.

He was the proud owner of Doc's Equipment Transport and considered his longtime customers his friends. He was a good man who held onto his roots and life surrounded by the Yurko farm.

James had a personality that was larger than life and knew how to put a smile on everyone's face.

YURKO — Friends of James “Doc” Yurko, who died Friday, March 31, 2017, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, where a service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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