Joseph J. Yurko, age 80 of Shickshinny, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his son's home in Sweet Valley.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 3, 1945 and was the son of the late George and Stacia Yurko.

Joseph attended Lake-Lehman High School and was owner/operator of Sweet Valley Service Station. He was a member of the Sweet Valley Fire and Ambulance Companies and was an avid outdoorsman, including hunting and fishing. Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Linda; and brothers, George, Mike, Bobby, and Steve.

Joseph is survived by children, Joe (Sharon) Yurko, Dan (Danielle) Yurko, and Kimberly (Justin) Randolph; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of family at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com