BUCKSPORT
Yvonne Tymoczko, beloved by many in her 97½ years, passed away peacefully Sept. 10, 2018, at Seaport Village Healthcare, Ellsworth. She was born in Felts Mills, N.Y., on March 3, 1921, the third child of Birdena Helen Bintz and Walter Henry Stark. Since Walter died when Yvonne was a baby, she was raised by her much loved parents Birdena (Bintz) and Edward W. Brockway, along with older siblings Stanley and Pauline Stark and Maurice and Ruth Brockway. Yvonne graduated Felts Mills High School in 1938 and Watertown (N.Y.) Business School in 1939, and began working in Watertown’s Montgomery Ward office.
Her world changed when she met Tommy (Mercerco W.) Tymoczko at a St. Patrick’s Day dance in 1939. He surprised her with a diamond on St. Patrick’s Day in 1940, with a wedding to follow on July 13, 1940.
Yvonne is survived by her daughter Sue Ann and husband, John Craig, Bucksport, her son William and wife, Deborah, Verona Island, and daughter-in-law Suzanne Tymoczko, Lewiston. She is also survived by former son-in-law George R. Baker and former daughter-in-law Cecily Kinstler Goulding, New Gloucester.
Yvonne’s life was enriched by her special grandchildren: Vicki Hilse, Newmarket, N.H., Leah Griffin, Greene, Nicholas Tymoczko (Kathy), Lewiston, Kelly Paulette, Bangor, Nick Tymoczko, Bucksport and Vincent Tymoczko, Bar Harbor. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren and one step-great-great grandson.
Yvonne was predeceased by her parents, siblings, husband, her significant other in later years, Andy Frazier, and Leah’s husband, David Griffin. Her heart was indeed broken again when her son, Bob, passed away in May 2011. Bill and Sue Ann would like to thank all of Yvonne’s caretakers these past few years.
Yvonne was well known for being well dressed with high heels to match every outfit! She enjoyed writing and traveling in later years. She took pride in being published in Woman’s World and winning McCall magazine’s “Domestic Dilly of the Year” with her story trying to split peas for homemade split pea soup!
Since Yvonne delighted in entertaining family and friends, her last wishes included a party to celebrate her life. Family and friends are invited to John and Sue Ann Craig’s home at 112 Cross Road, Bucksport from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. Come and celebrate Yvonne with our traditional Ukrainian Toast “Nuz Drovy’a.”