Garnet B. Younkin

Obituary information for Garnet B. Younkin for Sunday edition with picture. (Bill Harris 241-3867)

Younkin, Garnet B., 85, Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Emporium. Born April 28, 1926, in Clairton, Pa. Daughter of the late William and Sarah (Penn) Betts. Also preceded in death by son; Terry; and brothers, William and Christopher. Survived by husband of 66 years, Paul B. Younkin and these children; Gary, married to Jene (Porsch), Hume, VA.; and Susan, wife of Raymond Porsch, Johnstown. Grandchildren; Kevin Porsch, Eric, married to Melissa Groszkiewicz, Brooke Porsch, Tylar Younkin and Tory Younkin. Former office manager at Emporium Water Co. and secretary for Pa. Bureau of State Parks, Harrisburg, Pa. Member of the Presbyterian Church in Emporium and Carlisle, Pa. She served as a Sunday school teacher in Emporium for many years. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was out going and loved people, the  outdoors, animals, hobbies and playing tennis. Paul and Garnet  spent 27 winters at the World Tennis Center in Naples, FL. Friends received 2-4:30 pm Sunday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Johnstown, Pa. 15904, where Funeral Service will be held at 10 am Monday Feb. 6, 2012. Rev. Alice Tondora, officiating. Interment at Sanford Cemetery in Emporium, Pa. The family would like to thank the staff at Crossroads and Doerr  Wings at Arbutus for their loving care and compassion. For those who wish, family suggests donations to Arbutus Park Manor, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904 or Cambria County Humane Society, 743 Galleria Dr. Ext., Johnstown, Pa. 15904, in memory of Garnet. (Online  condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)