KENNETH A. YERKE, 57
BOARDMAN -- Private services were to be today at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Kenneth A. Yerke, 57, of 401 Rockdale Ave., No. 70, who died of complications of a stroke Sunday in St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mr. Yerke was born Oct. 30, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of Lester and Lillian Peterson Yerke. A laborer for General Motors, Lordstown, he retired in 1996 after 30 years.
Besides his mother of North Jackson, he leaves two sons, Duane and Glen of Columbiana; two daughters, Brenda L. Burns of Boardman and Laura of Columbiana; two grandchildren; and a companion of six years, Molly Zupp, of Austintown.
There are no calling hours.
3/27/01