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September 4, 2011
Mae E. Yedenak, 85, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, died September 4, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. She was the widow of Demetrius “Metro” Yedenak, who died July 16, 1984.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Twp., she was the daughter of the late William John and Mae M. Grannik Dieffenbacher. She was educated in the Wilkes-Barre Twp. School District. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Ricky’s Fashions, Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Mae was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend. She had many wonderful neighbors, who watched out for one another. She met many friends on her bus trips, which included her visit to the Senior Center, Wilkes-Barre and shopping at the mall. She cherished the memories of her trips with her friends to Atlantic City. She was an avid New York Yankees fan. Mae was loved by many and will be missed but never forgotten.
Surviving is her son, Demetrius “Demmy” Yedenak and his wife, Marie (Dabbieri), Exeter; sister, Florence Noakes and her husband, Nathaniel, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Dieffenbacher, sisters, Alberta Dieffenbacher, and Matilda Malkemes.
A Memorial Service was held Sept. 16 in the Baloga Funeral Home, Pittston, with Rev. Peter D. Kuritz, Pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, officiating. Private interment Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Memorial contributions may be made in to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, 18701. To send an online condolence visit www.BalogaFuneralHome.com