William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-03-01 / 3. szám
In Memóriám A message of thanks from the family of Sándor Yuhas To the Board of Directors, Home Office Staff and Members of the William Penn Association: On behalf of Sándor Yuhas' wife, Maribeth, and his family, I want to thank the William Penn Association for all the wonderful acts of kindness throughout the last few years to my brother, Sándor. In September 2005 Sándor was diagnosed with cancer of the brain and had surgery in Pittsburgh at Allegheny General Hospital. I stayed with him for 10 days in Pittsburgh until we were able to go back to Johnstown. The entire time I did not feel alone because of the caring and love given to Sándor and me by the wonderful staff of William Penn Association. Daily visits and calls offered kindness and help. In the weeks to follow, Sándor received a huge amount of cards sent to him by officers, branch coordinators, board members, staff and members from all over the United States. The acts of kindness were overwhelming. Sándor was in the hospital 71 days and the arrival of the cards made each day a little brighter. As many of you know, Sándor had his valleys and peaks over the next two years. He fought hard at physical therapy and was able to return to his management position and even get married in October 2006! He never gave up and was determined to get his life back. Doctors stated that they never saw anyone so determined and with such drive to fight a disease. Maybe that was just part of his Magyar rearing & spirit! Sándor was so looking forward to the 2007 General Convention, but that was not to be. Unfortunately, on Nov. 6,2007, Sándor lost his battle. My little brother, at only 42 years old, passed away. To me he will always be that little boy that we all love. Sándor was so proud to be branch coordinator of Branch 8. He truly looked at your organization as an extended family. Sándor had a great mentor, Steve Petruska. Steve Petruska was branch manager for years for Branch 8 and was known to all Hungarians as the "Insurance Man." I have no idea how many policies he wrote, but I know there were many generations! Steve was a neighbor of my grandparents (Kedves) and as a little boy Sándor would go over and talk to Steve. Now, I really do not know who talked more but they had some great conversations! Two true Magyars! At the time of Steve Petruska's untimely death, Sándor took over as Branch 8 coordinator. Sándor was looking for a great future with William Penn and I am sure that if this horrible disease had not struck him, he would have moved right along with the best! I remember shortly after being able to drive again Sándor made a trip to Pittsburgh to visit with the Home Office and Mr. Charles. On his return he was so happy to see everyone! At Sandor's viewing, Mr. Richard Toth and Mr. John Toth of the William Penn presented me with the President's Pin for Sándor. The next day Endre Csornán stated Sándor needed a Hungarian William Penn flag pin and removed his own pin from his lapel. Both pins were placed on Sandor's lapel and will be ever with him. I know Sándor would have said, "I am a proud Magyar!" Those acts of kindness will forever be in my heart. The reason for this letter is, of course, to thank you all for your kindness, prayers and thoughts, but, most of all, to uncover the integrity and genuine brotherhood that you just do not come across in today's world. William Penn Association should be so very proud of this attribute. I am hoping to follow in Sandor's spirit and get to know this dynamic organization better and extend the same goals to members that have not experienced this brotherhood for what it is really about! I encourage all members to become involved in this best kept secret! God bless you all, Alexis Yuhas Kozak We ask you to pray for the eternal rest of Mr. Yuhas and all our recently departed members listed below: JANUARY 2008 0001 BRIDGEPORT, CT Lucy R. Caiazza Theresa Choquette Frank J. Mate 0008 JOHNSTOWN, PA George E. Gero 0014 CLEVELAND, OH Dolores J. Dubics Dorothy M. Krejci Margaret Saloky 0015 CHICAGO.IL Laverne M. Bogai Joseph J. Duda Rafaela Velez 0016 PERTH AMBOY, NJ Elizabeth Mikajlo 0018 LINCOLN PARK, Ml Amelia E. Dewstow Alexander Dolgos Helen Jankowski Julius Orbán 0019 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ John G. Belka Eugene R. Hoffer Frank C. Janny Anna Horvath Kara Josephine Kaczetow 0024 CHICAGO.IL Irene N. Fazekas 0025 BECKLEY, WV Vendel Bosman 0027 TOLEDO, OH Joan E. Schabel 0028 YOUNGSTOWN, OH Mary Burkosky Cynthia A. Garovich Joseph Paul Nagy 0034 PITTSBURGH, PA Frank J. Danko Edward N. Hohmann 0048 NEW YORK, NY Anna Hanley 0051 PASSAIC, NJ Leo Slocum 0059 WINDBER, PA Margaret J. Dello Anna J. Milthaller 0076 PHILADELPHIA, PA Helen Molnár 0088 RURAL VALLEY, PA Helen Lonergan 0089 HOMESTEAD, PA Philip J. Nalepa Michael Yager, Jr. 0090 ALLENTOWN, PA Theresa Nemeth 0129 COLUMBUS, OH Martha J. Boso Continued on Page 20 William Penn Life, March 2008 17
