Irene A. Yaroma

Irene A. Yaroma, 78, a former life-long resident of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at the Regina Nursing Center in Norristown, where she had been a guest for the past several years.

Born in Shenandoah, PA on July 14, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Demmi) Yaroma.

She was a 1957 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.  Irene was a devout member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Shenandoah, where she helped with church fundraisers, including making pierogies, and was a loving caregiver to everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Norbert and a brother, John Yaroma.

Irene is survived by a brother, Joseph Yaroma, and his wife Joanne, of King of Prussia.  She will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Divine Liturgy with office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah, at 10 AM on Monday, September 18th,  with Msgr. Myron Grabowsky officiating.  A viewing will be held from 9 AM until 10 AM at the church, prior to the service. Irene will be laid to rest along side her parents in the parish cemetery, immediately following the Liturgy.

In lieu of flowers, Irene's family asks that memorial donations in her memory be made to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, c/o St. Michael's Church, 114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah, PA  17976