Douglas L. Yurkanin

douglas yurkanin

August 1, 1961 ~ November 30, 2021

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Douglas L. Yurkanin, 60, of Franklin died on November 30th, 2021 at the Meadville Medical Center.Born on August 1st, 1961 in Franklin, he was the son of Frank and Betty (Miller) Yurkanin.Doug was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and went on to be an owner/operator truck driver. He also work for The Joy Manufacturing Company.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.Doug was a member of the Franklin Fraternal Order of the Eagles #328, V.F.W Jesse Greer Post 1835 and a lifetime member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. He was most proud of being a loyal member and participant of the Venango County Veterans Entombment and Testimony Service Honor Guard.He also enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and hunting.Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Betty Yurkanin of Arizona; his sister, Pam Say and her husband, Larry, of Arizona; his nephews, Nathan Say of Colorado and Kyle Say (Barbara) of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father.No services will be held for Doug but family has requested monetary donations to be sent in Douglas's memory to the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard, PO Box 137, Franklin, PA 16323.Doug's arrangements have been entrusted to The Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323.To send cards, online condolences or for general information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierwarrenfh.com

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  5. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. As a classmate Doug always had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace friend.

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  6. Doug always had a big smile and was a good friend to Joe & I. Lots of good times. Prayers to all the family.

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  9. Pam, Larry, and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Terri Weaver

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  17. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

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  19. About 20 years ago Doug was over our house helping Luke fix a clutch on a dirt bike. My daughter Andrea was out watching them. Luke come in the house and said Doug was finishing up. About 15 minutes later Doug brings in Andrea covered Head To Toe with grease. I said what happened? He said, well she wanted to help. I had to use Dawn dish soap to get the grease out of her hair. Doug just thought that was hilarious. He would bring this memory up everytime I would see him in the Last 8 Years. Another memory was about thirty years ago. Doug and some other friends come over to help us put a roof on our house. I don’t like Peppers so I don’t know anything about them well we had some peppers in our freezer so I loaded the pizza up with peppers. Jalapeno peppers. That pizza was so hot. I told them they didn’t have to eat it. Doug said you made it for us, I’m going to eat it. He had sweat pouring down his face but he ate it. He just thought it was hilarious I couldn’t cook. Doug was always a good guy. He will be deeply missed. Sending my condolences to you Betty and Pam and the family. Sorry for your loss

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  20. So sorry for you loss. I have fond memories of Doug growing up when our families would get together. What great memories they were. To go back in time (if only we could) ?? ?? Kristal Barker Clark

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  21. Oh Doug now there’s nobody around that’s going to find out how we met but I’m sure many people heard it time and time again Rest In Peace My Friend ????????????????

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  22. So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was in the Auxiliary with me. He was a good man. My sympathies to the family. R.I.P. Doug.

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  23. I am so sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. You are in our thoughts. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this time Robin Barker Montgomery

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  25. Pam and Larry, So sorry to read of Doug’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ginny Sherman Proper and Vic Proper

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  27. So sorry for your loss. I haven’t kept in touch over the years however I remember our families visiting and having fun while playing at the Yurkanin home. Becky (Baker) Wentling

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  31. Dear Betty , Pam and family, So sorry for your loss. Looking at his picture sure reminds me of your dad, Betty. Life goes by so fast. May he rest in peace. God bless. Rocky and Jeanne Burgert

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  33. Sorry for your loss. Doug and I played many rounds together, he witnessed my only hole in one. Although we may have disagreed, you always knew he had your six. Smooth sailing old friend. Tom Boughner

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  35. In fond Memory of Doug Yurkanin and his life I place this tree. He is not forgotten. He has touched many lives.

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  36. Betty and Pam, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you in this heart wrenching time. I hadn’t seen Doug in a long,long time but had conversed with him a couple of times on FB in the last year or so. Although not having seen him in person, I hold a lot of good memories of spending time with him especially at a young age up on Buttermilk Hill. Trekking across the woods separating our properties and doing what young boys do. Mischievous little devils at times but having lots of fun ! I especially remember riding with him in the “Whoopee” and “whooping it up ” alright. Those were the days long before we could drive and what a treat Betty ! I appreciate you and Frank giving us the opportunity to go out and roar around. I also treasure all the 4-H and scout cookouts we had up at your place. Lots of memory makers. Once again…my heartfelt sympathies to you. Phil Hefferman

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  38. I did not know the pleasure of knowing dog as long as my husband Kevin but they were such good friends.Doug hosted Kevin’s bachelor party at his house. We used to go hang out there a lot a lot of good memories. Doug had such a sense of humor and always kept you on your toes at least you did me. Always hold it like it was as he seen it. Going to miss you my friend until we meet again rest in peace and fly high

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