Anthony "Tony" Dominic Yassall

Anthony “Tony” Dominic Yassall, of Brookfield, Ohio, was received into the loving arms of his bride, Shirley, on Friday, March 7, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 98 years young.

Anthony was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 1926, a son to Theodore & Maria “Jennie” (Ciriello) Yassall.

He attended Sharon High School and was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was assigned to Company C of the 756th Railway Shop Battalion as a railway car mechanic. His decorations and citations include: Marksman with a Rifle, Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Battle of Rhineland Star, Army of Occupation Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from his duties with the rank of private first class. He proudly wore a WWII Veteran hat wherever he went and it wasn’t until his later years that he was willing to tell stories about the war.

He married the former Shirley Lohr on October 28, 1950. They moved to Brookfield, where they raised four children and enjoyed their life together on the farm they loved.

Tony, as he was affectionately known, worked as a repairman for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, now known as Conrail. He dedicated over 44 years of service to the company, before officially retiring.

He and his wife were very active members of the Brookfield United Methodist Church, where he served on many committees, the men’s Sunday night golf league, and was a volunteer for a variety of fundraisers. In addition, he was a member of the Railroad Retirees.

In his spare time, he enjoyed farming, gardening, cutting grass, and playing cards. Tony was a real outdoorsman who could be found on his John Deere Tractor tending to his land. Furthermore, he loved golfing, especially in the church golf league. Tony and Shirley traveled every chance they could and were Florida snowbirds. However, family meant the most to him and he always cherished every opportunity to spend time with them.

Mourning his loss are daughters, Gail Evanchan (Nicholas), of Canfield, Ohio, Bonnie Crisan (Steve), of Pickerington, Ohio, and Rhonda Zebroski (John), of Brookfield; son, Paul Yassall, of Florida; grandchildren, Kristen Ambrose (Michael), Michael Evanchan (Jeannie), Dr. Jason Evanchan (Cara), Amanda Hanahan (Jim), Jessica Flanagan (Dan), Merielle Crisan, Travis Crisan, Joelle Richardson (Jalen), Rachelle Harris (John), Ashley Ryan (Sam), Dr. Anthony Yassall, and Andrew Yassall; great-grandchildren, Abby, Mick, Carter, Garrett, Adelyn, Jack, Will, Connor, Brooklyn, Kamryn, Kendall, Raelynn, Dominic, and Beau; sister, Lucy Machuga, of Florida; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved bride of 71 years, Shirley Mae (Lohr) Yassall, whom he married October 18, 1950, she passed December 12, 2021; brother, Dr. Herman Yassall; and sister, Christine Incerto.

A time of gathering to honor Mr. Yassall will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:45 AM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. His celebration continues with a funeral service at 12:00 PM, in the Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove Street, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. He will be laid to rest next to his bride in the Brookfield Township Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Brookfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 22, Brookfield, Ohio 44403.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Yassall was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)