Milan "Timber" Yilit

Milan “Timber” Yilit, 84, of Avella, went to join his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in his home.   He was born on February 7, 1935, in Charleroi, a son of the late Milrad and Anna Kruczek Yilit.   Milan attended Cecil High School.   The owner of a dairy farm, Mr. Yilit sold farm equipment and seed in his community.   His greatest joy was spending time with friends and family.   On December 30, 1955, he married Accious Elizabeth Duke, who died on February 14, 2015.   Surviving are a son, Timothy John (Joni) Yilit, of Avella; a daughter, Debra (Ben) Evans, of Avella; a brother, George (Iva) Yilit, of Avella; a sister, Anna Seng, of Avella; seven grandchildren, Allison (Jason) Bedillion, Olivia (Will Emory) Evans, Stephanie (Ty) Staples, Robbie Glass, Timothy (Kayla) Yilit, II, Alicia (Brice) Dutton, and Jessica (Justin) Ross; ten great grandchildren, Jasmine, Veronica, Brittany, Kya, J.J., Nate, Cameron, Jax, Jema and Sapphire; as well as several nieces and nephews.   Deceased are a brother, Steve Yilit; two sisters, Mary Lou Skokut and Evata Yilit, and a grandson, Chad Petras.   Friends will be received on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where a service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2019, with the Rev. Dr. Stuart D. Broberg officiating.   Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA.   In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.