Donald Yarlas, 85

GLEN MILLS, PA – Donald M. Yarlas died July 4 at home.   He was born on Aug. 24, 1934, in Providence to Lewis and Rose (Strauss) Yarlas. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Frances (Shatkin) and his three daughters, Beth Heggan, Rhonda Hathaway and Amie Rutstein and his brother Stuart M. Yarlas of Warwick. He also was survived by five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Stephen B. Yarlas and grandson Nicholas. 

Don graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He became a fire protection engineer and spent a 35-year career at Atlas Chemical which became ICI chemical in Wilmington, Delaware. 

After retirement, Fran and Don moved to Delray Beach, Florida, where they enjoyed many years of traveling and golf. They moved to Glen Mills eight years ago to be near their children and grandchildren.

Don was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.   He loved completely, worked hard, gave the best hugs and spread joy wherever he went.