Greenfield Center, NY – Rose M. Yakush passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. She was 81.

Born on October 2, 1934 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Eva Haviland. Rose was married to her beloved husband John for 52 years before his passing in 2007. Together they loved to polka, take trips to Atlantic City and Rose loved to play bingo. She was a volunteer for St. Joseph's Church socials and always looked forward to spending time with her friends there.

In addition to her parents and her husband John, Rose was predeceased by three sisters, Betty, Ruth, Anna and one brother, George.

Survivors include her loving children, John Yakush, Jr., Carol Yakush, Marie (Bill) Murray and David (Audrey) Yakush; eight adoring grandsons, Johnny, Steven, Clifford, Brandon, Eric, Daniel, Stevie and Matthew; two sisters, Gerry and Veronica; two brothers, Charles and John, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Peacock and Community Hospice of Saratoga for their wonderful care.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Monday, May 2, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A funeral home service will be at 10am Tuesday, May 3, 2016 and burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.

Donations may be made in Rose's memory to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.