Clifford J. Yerkey, Brother of Dennis G Yerkey
Clifford J. Yerkey, age 83, of Rostraver Township PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1942 in McKeesport.
Cliff is survived by his loving and devoted wife of sixty years, Patrine (Pizzutelli) Yerkey. He was the proud father of Jennifer (Rick) Keyes, Brett Yerkey and Chad (Hannah) Yerkey of Rostraver Township, and a loving Pop Pop to his seven grandchildren and their spouses; Elizabeth (Luke) Keyes, Patrick (McKenna) Keyes, Marley Yerkey, Aubrie Yerkey, Brock, Riley, and Ellie Yerkey; as well as three great-grandchildren, James , Mary Claire, and a baby girl expected in April. Cliff is also survived by his brother, Dennis (Lola) Yerkey, several nieces and a nephew, and former daughter-in-law, Danielle Yerkey.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes (Popowitz) Yerkey; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Mary (O’Leary) Pizzutelli; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and ElReta Pizzutelli.
Cliff was a member of the Monongahela High School Class of 1961 and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where he earned a degree in Business. After graduation, he worked and co-owned (with his brother Dennis) Motor Supply Company Inc. and six other auto parts stores in the Mon Valley and Pittsburgh areas, before retiring in 2006. He was a FAA licensed private pilot, the CEO of his real estate company, and the President of the OX5 Aviation Pioneers of Western Pennsylvania.
He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was an accomplished pilot and enjoyed flying his airplane with his brother and friends. He also enjoyed cars, traveling, photography and helping others. He was a faithful member of the Church of St. Anne, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Cliff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met and was an eternal optimist.
Please join his family for a visitation that will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM in the
James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc.
580 Circle Drive
Rostraver Township (724-929-7934)
https://www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com/obituaries/clifford-yerkey
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM in the Church of St. Anne, 1870 Rostraver Rd., Rostraver Township, PA 15012 with Rev. Joel Sayson presiding. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you consider a donation in Cliff’s name to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org or the Church of St. Anne https://www.stannerostraver.org
Patrine Yerkey Family
440 Jamie Drive
Rostraver Twp, Pa 15012
Text: 412-576-6780
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