Ilene Guidash Yates Obituary (1932 - 2024)

Ilene Guidash Yates, age 92, of Erie, was taken to heaven by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Punxsutawney, PA on August 8, 1932, daughter of the late Julius and Ethel Guthrie Guidash. Ilene resided in Erie since 1950 and was a member of Trinity Methodist Church where she was active in the Friendship Club Ministry for the Handicapped. She was also a member of Koinonia of Erie County, loved to cook and crochet, and had a strong love for the Native Americans. Ilene worked at Marx Toys for 13 years and then K-Mart for 17 years prior to her retirement in 1996. Ilene is survived one daughter, Jacqueline Boyd (Kenneth); two sons, Craig Yates (Marie) and Joshua Yates; one granddaughter, Sarah Stapleton; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Yates; and two sisters, Charmane Richards and Donna Grosso. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Thursday, September 26th, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 and 8 pm and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Friday, September 27th, at 10 am conducted by Rev. Matt Judd. Interment will be held in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 East 10th St., Erie, PA 16511 or Lakeland Area Hospice, 4635 Eastlake Rd., Erie, PA 16511. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL