Kathy Louise (Stake) Yerep, 70, of Indiana, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home. Born October 8, 1949 in Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Merle Stake and Mary Lou (Henry) Stake. She was the wife of Stanley John Yerep, whom she married August 21, 1971.
Kathy was a teacher and reading specialist with the Indiana Area School District. She loved traveling with her family for beach vacations at Ocean City, Maryland but also enjoyed the serene lifestyle that came with living on the family farm. Kathy enjoyed watching her birds that would fly to the many bird feeders outside her windows. She also liked quilting, reading and playing “17”.
She was active with PEO, a women’s educational organization, and the Shakespeare Club.
In addition to her husband, Stan, Kathy is remembered by her daughters: Alissa Yerep and Christina Jansure (T.J.). Other surviving family members include her siblings: Rebecca Kaskan (Donald); Mary Jane Mangino (Mike); Amy Stake & Pamela Powers; Laura Vitez (Mark). She is also sadly missed by her numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews who were all very dear to her heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Matthew John Yerep; and by her in-laws, John & Ann Yerep.
Friends will be received Friday, August 21st from 5 until 8 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana.
Face masks and social distancing is required for all services. Only 25 will be permitted in the funeral home at a time. Visitors will be asked to remain in their vehicles while waiting to pay their respects.
A Memorial Service for family members, lead by Rev. Richard Henry, will take place Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at the Kaskan residence, 3065 Airport Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 12 :00 Noon at St. Thomas More University Parish in Indiana. Friar Tage Danielson, celebrant.
A Committal Service will follow at the Cherryhill Progressive Brethren Cemetery on Byers Road just off of Airport Road.
All services will be video recorded and available to view late Saturday afternoon on the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home website. To view the services or to offer condolences to the Yerep Family please visit: www.rbfh.net.
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