Mr. Richard E. Yasechko, 93, of Uniontown, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Uniontown Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Uniontown on July 13, 1931 to the late Joseph and Emma Saltrick Yasechko.

Richard graduated from Fairchance-Georges Township High School.

He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Nativity Church in Uniontown.

Richard was the owner and operator of Richards Tavern in Uniontown for many years.

Electronically gifted, he enjoyed building jukeboxes, televisions, remote control drones, model cars and model airplanes which he enjoyed flying with his good friends.

Richard is survived by a brother, Charles Yasechko of Smithfield; special niece and caregiver, Charlene Smochinsky of Uniontown; and the following nieces and nephews, George and Carol Kovach of Iowa, Carolyn and Albert "Butchie" Yasechko of Uniontown, Pat and Bob Mayllen of Smock, Maureen and Marty Reymann of Ohio, Bobby and Mary Yasechko of Ohio, Ronnie Yasechko of Ohio, Chuckie Yasechko and Cheryl Kurosky of Smithfield, John and Rose Smochinsky of McClellandtown; special neighbors Amber Sproul and family of Uniontown; and best friend, Bob Jordan of Uniontown.

He was preceded in death by four siblings, Elizabeth Kovach, Albert Yasechko, Joseph "Sonny" Yasechko, and Josephine Smochinsky; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Yasechko.

Visitation will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401 on Monday, December 9th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 AM at St. Mary Nativity Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401.

Interment is in Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com