John J. Yencha Jr.

January 4, 1951 - March 18, 2021

John J. Yencha Jr. 70, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John J. Sr. and Florence (nee Landa) Yencha. John was a sales manager for Conrad’s from 1973-1999 and went on to retire from Dealer Tire in 2018. John filled the silence with his talented drums skills, contagious laughter, and his love for music. When he wasn’t drumming, he was cheering on all Cleveland sports teams. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Kathleen (nee Phelan) Yencha of 47 years. John was a wonderful dad to Sarah (Fuad) Shoman, Michael (Rachel) Yencha, and Shannon (Robert) Kosmatka; cherished grandfather to Ramzi, Alaina, Zaila, and Xavier Shoman, Carolyn Yencha, and Stella Kosmatka; dear brother to Kathryn (Robert) Uniack; Uncle John to many nieces and nephews; and dear friend to so many. A celebration of John’s life will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Please meet at 11:30 AM at the front entrance of Sunset Funeral Home, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Reception to follow. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com.