Wayne A. Yeisley Sr

Wayne Allen Yeisley. Sr., 78, of Roseto, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer and diabetes. Born in 1947 in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Mammana)Yeisley. Wayne was a graduate of Wilson Area High School, Class of 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was personally awarded an Air Force Commendation Medal by General William Westmoreland during the Vietnam War for maintaining his and General William Momyer’s electric generators during the 1968 Tet Offensive at Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base in Saigon. Until very recently, he was extensively involved in honoring his fellow military brothers who passed before him by being a part of The Roseto American Legion Honor Guard. Wayne was employed by the Metropolitan Edison company for 31 years as an electrician, maintenance worker, map worker, and welder before retiring in 2001due to disability. He was a wrestling coach for The Little Royals wrestling team at the former Pius X High School, where he took pride in coaching his two sons, Wayne and Darren, and his nephew, Kevin. He was married to his devoted wife, Lucille M. (Fragano), for 57 years. Together, they raised four children. Wayne will be remembered for his rare gift of being able to strike up a conversation with anyone he met, always making friends easily. He was also willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, friend, family, or stranger. He spent many years enjoying his hobby of buying and restoring antique cars, attending many car shows through the years, where he won awards for his meticulous auto work. When he wasn’t in his garage, he could be found on various sports fields attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events as their #1 fan. His favorite places to be were in his home or the homes of his children, spending time with his family. Wayne is survived by his wife, his children, Lanette (Patrick) Gilluly, Darren (Jessica) Yeisley, and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Steele. He is predeceased by his son, Wayne Allen Yeisley, Jr. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Haley, Paige, Havyn, Patrick Wayne, Harper, Hannah, Mason, Mya, Hayes, Rya, and DQ, great-granddaughter, Finley, nephew, Kevin, sisters-in-law, Loretta (Gary) Miller, and Brenda (Albert) Stout, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will also be missed by his little Yorkie buddy, Leo. In addition to his parents and son, Wayne was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Strawn. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2025, with services at 11:00 AM at Fiore Funeral Home, 230 Market St., Bangor, PA 18013. Burial with Military Honors will be in the New Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Roseto, PA. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Wayne’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Donate Life America (donatelife.net).

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Wayne A. Yeisley Sr

June 24, 1947 - December 16, 2025