Obituary of Frank Yuknes

Frank Yuknes, 91, of Freehold, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Spring Hills Assisted Senior Living in Cherry Hill. He was born in Long Island City, raised in Queens, and split his time in retirement between his homes in Freehold and Pompano Beach, FL. Frank worked as a machinist for the City of New York Parks Department for many years before settling into his favorite job as a devoted grandfather and, later a great grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking long drives, going to the beach, playing bocce, and spending time with his family and loved ones.

Frank is survived by his stepdaughter, Marguerite Dwyer of Howell; grandchildren, Tierney Miller and Shannon Pasch; and great grandchildren, Alice Miller, Henry Pasch, and Walter Pasch.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Frank’s memory to Marine Toys for Tots (https://www.toysfortots.org/donate) or Habitat for Humanity (https://www.habitat.org/donate/), two organizations to which Frank donated his time and skills over the years.

All arrangements are private and under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, 299 Freehold-Englishtown Road, Freehold. For information or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.