Obituary

Youchak, Barry J. ‘Youch’, 76, of Johnstown, passed away on April 27, 2023. Born December 20, 1946, in Johnstown to Alex and Dorothy (Smay) Youchak. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Marsha and husband, John Smith. Survived by daughter, Wynter Eilene Sarlouis Youchak, Johnstown; nephew, Jeremy Smith (Christina), Pittsburgh; niece, Angela Smith, Pittsburgh; great-niece, Lucy Smith, Pittsburgh; companion, Elaine Jenson, Johnstown; dog, Dexter; and countless number of friends. Barry was a graduate of Ferndale Area High School where he played football. Barry is retired from the UMWA and Inco Beverage. He enjoyed lifting weights, boxing, riding his Harley, and waxing his vehicles. Barry made friends wherever he went. He always had an unbelievable story that would make you laugh until tears would roll down your face, and he would say, “Honest, you can’t make this s#@t up!”  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Windber Hospice and Richland Healthcare & Rehab Center. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.