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Joseph Yurfest Obituary

Joseph Yurfest THE VILLAGES, FL - Joseph Yurfest, 67, of The Villages, Florida died Monday, February 11, 2013. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 in the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Sanctuary, 90 Hasell Street, Charleston at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue, Charleston. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. This amazing person was born on October 14, 1945 in Leoben, Austria, son of the late Isaac and Jean Kibrik Yurfest and immigrated to the United States in 1949. He worked and retired as a systems director from Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Baltimore, Maryland. As former president of the Maryland Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, he would later lose his battle the disease. He retired to The Villages, Florida in 2008. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Mary Ann Yurfest of The Villages, FL; a son, Jeff Yurfest and his wife, Erin, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two daughters, Kim Roettger of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Lisa O'Keefe and her husband, Mel, and their two children, Quinlan and Liam of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a brother, Dr. Joshua Yurfest and his wife, Kathy, of Pittsfield, MA and Dr. Paul Yurfest and his wife, Jennifer of Atlanta, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 100 Painter Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2013.

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chuck ash

February 16, 2013

What I'll always remember about Joe is that he was genuinely a nice guy who always had a smile for you. I didn't see him often and I'll really miss him.

February 16, 2013

Dear Mary Ann, Paul, Shia---My deepest sympathies for the loss of Joe. Joe was one of the friendliest people I have known and a great friend. I will always have very fond memories of Joe.

Dennis Levinson Baltimore, Maryland

February 14, 2013

Joe was a very special man who touched many hearts, especially mine. He was a joy to be around and made the world a better place. I will always cherish the memory of wonderful family gatherings with him. I will miss him very much and am so grateful to have had him in my life.
My heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to the Dear Yurfest Family,

Evelyn Squires

Analia Lird

February 14, 2013

Mis sinceros pésames por la partida de Joseph, padre amado de Jeffrey. Gran persona, llena de carisma, simpatia y dulzura. Fuerza a la famila. Un fuerte y calido y abrazo

Nancy Roettger

February 14, 2013

Joe was a love. He seemed to live his life to give, and care for others. He cared deeply for his wife, his son and his daughters and he was a friend to me.

February 14, 2013

Joe's passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Joe will always remain within our hearts.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With deepest sympathy.

Love ,
Iris and Marc

February 14, 2013

Jerry, Abby and I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing..so glad we could see him in October at Jeff's wedding.

Charles Capasso

February 13, 2013

My favorite golfing buddy ever. Joe is the only guy I've ever played with who wore sweatpants on the course :) He'll be missed

Maria McMahon

February 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We worked for a year on a joint project for Medicare in 1985. A wonderful man that was a joy to be around. My prayers are with the family in this difficult time.

Bonnie Katz

February 13, 2013

Dear Yurfest family-- we are heartbroken to learn of Joe's passing. We will always have wonderful memories and cherish our longstanding friendship. Our deepest sympathies. Love, Bonnie, David and Ashley (Katz)

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