John “Jack” Yengo

Webster:  Monday, May 26, 2025, age 84.  Predeceased by his son-in-law, John VanApeldoorn;  sister, Sally Gutowsky.  He leaves his wife of 61 years, Maryjean;  children, Kelly VanApeldoorn, Sean (Tracy), Christopher (Amy) and Patrick Yengo;  grandchildren, Megan and William (Brianna) VanApeldoorn, Danielle (Andrew) Wischanck, Zachary, Sydnee, Christopher, Jack (Hannah) and Preston Yengo;  great-granddaughter, Caroline Yengo;  sister, Molly (Angelo) DiGiacomo;  sisters- and brothers-in-law, Peggy (Ed Paradis) Cooney, Nancy (Bob) McCreary, Edith (Rick) Lamprecht, Lucy (Roy) Staley, Tom (Adriela Fernandez) Hertel and Tim Hertel;  nieces and nephews.  Jack was a retired physical education teacher and beloved coach from Webster Central Schools. 

Friends may call 4-7 PM Thurs., June 5 at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Fri., June 6 at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster.

The family would like to thank the wonderful people who cared for Jack during his illness.

Donations can be made in Jack’s memory to CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, where they will support critical Ewing sarcoma research. Please note “In Memory of John “Jack” Yengo” when making your gift.  Donations can be made online at give.curesearch.org or mailed to:

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

PO Box 45781

Baltimore, MD 21297-5781 

When you think of Jack, please remember his smile, his, laugh and his positive outlook, and share a favorite memory with the family.