Nancy E (Pallante) Yakimovich

Nancy E. Yakimovich, 63, of Niles, passed away on Friday July 26, 2013 at her home. Nancy was born December 10, 1949 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Helen Gildea Pallante.  Nancy had previously worked as a manager for McKinley Lanes in Niles, she owned and operated Brannan's Yogurt from 1984-1994 and currently is the President of Brannan's Square. She is a member of St. Stephen's Church in Niles. Nancy is survived by her husband, Val J. Yakimovich, whom she married September 6, 1996, daughter Tami Taylor of Columbus and son Thomas (Jennifer) Taylor of New Wilmington, Pa., step-sons Peter Yakimovich of Columbus, Paul (Sally) Yakimovich of St. Paul Minnesota and David Yakimovich, sisters Maureen (Richard) Rindfuss and Kathy (David) Yingling, both of Niles, brother Tom (Jan) Pallante of Girard and two grandsons Cody and Cameron Taylor.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 29th, 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's Church , preceded by a prayer service at 9:15 AM, at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.  The family will receive relatatives and friends on Sunday from 4:00 - 9:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any material contributions to made St. Stephen's Angel Fund. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the Yakimovich family.