AMBRIDGE, PA -- PROTODEACON JOHN YOUHAS, of  St. John the Baptist Church,  fell -asleep-in-the Lord early this morning, July 20, 2012,  after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Protodeacon John was the long-time and ever-memorable personal deacon to His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

There will be visitation in St. John's Church, Ambridge, PA on Monday, July 23rd from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM.  Panachida will be sung at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be sung in St. John's Church, Ambridge, PA on Tuesday, July 24th at 10 AM.  A memorial luncheon will follow immediately in St. John's Social Center, with internment to follow.               

For those clergy who may be able to participate, white vestments are to be worn.

Condolences may be sent to

John and Kathryn Youhas
937 Cabot Street
Aliquippa, PA  15001                               

"In Blessed Repose, Grant Eternal Rest O Lord to Your Newly Departed Servant, Protodeacon John and May His Memory Be Eternal!"