Cornelia Delaney

Cornelia "Connie Yanak Delaney, 67, of 275 Pioneer Rd., Franklin, died Sunday Feb. 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 1, 1941, in Sharon, Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cornelia Meszaros Selenchik. She was married Sept. 27, 1983, to Richard J. Delaney Jr., her loving husband and best friend, who survives. She was previously married to Emery Yanak, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Delaney worked at National City Bank in Franklin for many years and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. While working, she was involved with fundraising for March of Dimes, cancer Relay for Life, and bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She loved the outdoors, walking and her flowers. She enjoyed every moment she got to spend with her family and friends. Mrs. Delaney is survived by two sons, Richard Yanak and his wife, Karen, of West Middlesex, and Timothy Yanak and his wife, Lisa, of Hermitage; two step-children, Tammy Duell and her husband, Bill, of Volant, and Buck Delaney of Volant. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Clayton Yanak, Bradley Yanak, Tyler Yanak and Nicholle Yanak, all of Hermitage; and three step-grandchildren, Dennis Swogger and his wife, Traci, of West Middlesex, and Ariana Duell and Billy Duell, both of Volant. She is survived by three siblings, Ethel Foltz and her husband, Ted, of West Middlesex, Joseph Selenchik and his wife, Annette, of Hermitage, and Mary Burke and her husband, David, of Sharpsville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. She was blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people with their encouragement and prayers. The family will received friends and relatives from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Good Shepherd Church, West Middlesex. A Christian wake service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church with Monsignor Robert Malene as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Holy Trinity Church in Farrell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to any organizations listed above or to the Howard Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.