William E. Yaw Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 21, 2023, at the age of 89, William E. Yaw of Watkins Glen, New York, born in Hector, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Yaw and Eva Yaw (Clark); and his siblings, Phillip Yaw (Mary), Shirley Fazzary (John) and Beverly Lodge (Dick).
He is survived by: his children, Debra Schmidt (Gary), Bonita Specchio (Mark), William "Billy" Yaw and Jackie Yaw Leszyk (Joe Crane); his significant other Maxine Cunningham; his grandchildren, Eric Schmidt (Megan), Lindsay Winstead (Ben), Mark Jr. Specchio (Karen), Matthew Specchio (Mallory McCullouch), Cassidy Yaw, Tai Givin, Cassandra Crout (Chris) and Danielle Leszyk; and his caregiver Mary Jo Rhoads. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Watkins Glen Fire Company, PO Box 429, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
