Barbara Yankitis Obituary
The memory of Barbara Yankitis of Howell, New Jersey, born in New York, New York, who passed away on April 9, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Barbara departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Barbara leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hogrefe and Mary Hogrefe; and her husband John Yankitis. She is survived by: her children, Donna Hurley (Scott), Jay Yankitis and Jeremy Yankitis (Kate); and her grandchildren, Jenn Libonati (Jamie), Kayla Hurley, Makenna Yankitis, Brendan Yankitis and Shea Yankitis.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the George's. Hassler Funeral Home (980 Bennetts Mills Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church (935 Bennetts Mills Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527).
