James Yvorra, 88

James  Yvorra, 88, of  Perry Twp.  died on  Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House  in Wexford following a brief illness.

Born October 26, 1924 in Universal, PA,  he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Ortz Yvorra .

He was married on December 24, 1948  to Ruth J. Geider Yvorra who survives.

James retired from Herman Industries in Zelienople.  Mr. Yvorra served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War.  He was Protestant by faith.

In addition to his wife, Ruth, survivors include a sister, Francis Buccelli of New Castle and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, James G. Yvorra on January 29, 1988, three sisters and one brother.

Per James wishes, there will be no services.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wurtemburg Fire Department or the Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation, Inc. PO Box 408 Port Republic, MD 20676 .

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

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