Lorraine "Lo" Yurkow Obituary (1931

Lorraine Yurkow. aged 91, affectionately known as Lo, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a life-long resident of Philadelphia, primarily the Whitman area of the city. A proud mother of six children, she will be remembered for her funny, witty sense of humor, her patience and for the love that she had for her late husband William, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved taking trips that always included a quick stop to Atlantic City for a casino visit. Loving mother of William (Marie) Yurkow Jr.; John (Joanne) Yurkow; Lorraine (Mark) Polito; Michael (Diane) Yurkow: Diana (Andrew Melhado) Yurkow and the late Maria (Robert) Nigroni. Also, dearest grandmom of Jaime, Katie and Christopher; John and Jillian; Michael, Kelsey and Karissa, as well as 13 great grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private gathering will be held from 10:30AM to 12:30 PM on Thursday July 13, 2023, at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Streets. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to EOM Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., Phila. Pa. 19148. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578