BURGHILL, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Pamela Ann Yambrovich, 70 of Burghill, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Yambrovich was born on March 3, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of Dr. James Neil and Alice (Stanton) Neil.

She was a 1971 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Later, Pam received her Master’s Degree in Art and Remedial Reading from Westminster College, New Wilmington.

She enjoyed a 29-year career as a teacher at the former St. Patrick’s School, Hubbard.

Pam loved working around her small farm, whether gardening or caring for her cats and horses. She also enjoyed utilizing her God-given talents by making beautiful pieces of art.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Yambrovich, whom she married on May 5, 2006; three stepchildren, Jenna Yambrovich of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Cliff (Katie) Yambrovich of North Lima, Ohio and Sam Yambrovich of Toronto, Ontario; a sister, Patricia (Todd) Singleton of California; a brother, James (Leanna) Neil of Sharpsville; five nieces and nephews, Zachary Neil, Rachael (Lucas) Styer, Emily Neil, Ben (Callie) Soley and Claire (Zach) Hutchens and three great-nieces and nephews.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Dennis Mastroianni and her brother-in-law, Terry Soley.

Calling hours will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023 in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State Street, Sharon.

There is no funeral service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

A television tribute will air Tuesday, May 23 at the following approximate times: 7:10 a.m. on FOX, 12:22 p.m. on WKBN, 5:08 p.m. on MyYTV and 7:27 p.m. on WYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.