Valetta M. Dankovich

Valetta M. Dankovich, 90, of Marianna, Pa., peacefully lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in her home.  She was born August 21, 1932 in Rices Landing, Pa., a daughter of the late Kramer "Smokey" and Bessie Bell (Trumpy) Berry, Sr.  Valetta was an incredible woman who chose a career as a stay at home mother and housewife.  Before that, she worked a short time as a clerk at O. P. Carsons and dabbled in waitressing at Gwynn's Dairy Bar, both in Rices Landing.  She helped to raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren until she was no longer able.  Valetta was especially close to her son, Kenneth, the twins and to her grandchildren.

Valetta was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Carmichaels, Pa. and later attended the Shiloh Baptist Church in Vestaburg, Pa. with Pastor James Walters.  She was a very funny, caring and loving woman who lived her life to the fullest.

Surviving are two sons, John Kramer Yankura of Rices Landing and Kenneth Wright of Marianna; twin grandchildren, Penny Wright Spohn and Maryann Wright, both of Marianna; six great grandchildren, Gracie Mae Haught, Abbagail Ann Prentice, Meka "Joanne" Ables, Jade Elisabeth Ables, Blake Robert Trusel and Kenneth Wright Burnsworth; a brother, Hobo Berry of Rices Landing; a sister, Cora Rennie of Toledo, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.  Deceased are her first husband, Frank Michael Yankura, her second husband, Clyde "Happy" Wright and her third husband, John "J. D." Dankovich; three brothers, Kramer "Brutt" Berry, Jr., Joseph "Joe Buck" Roy Berry and Irvin "Dumpy" Berry and three sisters, Pearl Berry, Hazel Berry and Marie Haines.

The family wishes to thank all of her caregivers who helped Valetta during her battle with Altzheimers, especially her friend, Paula, who was better known to mom as "Kate".

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 6 P.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.

Private interment will take place at Greene County Memorial Park.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association .