Ruth Virginia Yakavonis DePaola Obituary

The passing of Ruth Virginia Yakavonis DePaola (Matthews, North Carolina) occurred on September 11, 2026. Ruth, born on July 21, 1942, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Virginia Yakavonis DePaola to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Walter Yakavonis and Blanche Stella Urban Yakavonis; and her husband Francis John DePaola of Ann's Catholic Church. She is survived by: her children, John Francis DePaola (Faye) of Jonesborough, TN, Albert Christopher DePaola of Jonesborough, TN, Mark Walter DePaola (Alicia) of Waxhaw, NC and Andrea Ruth DePaola of Kernersville, NC.; her sister-in-law Marie DePaola Gonzalez; her grandchildren, Amanda Mae DePaola Green, Nicholas John DePaola, Phillip Camblin DePaola, Olivia Virginia DePaola, Emily Ruth DePaola and Sophia Elizabeth Wilson; her great grandchildren, Jackson Oliver DePaola-Green and Leo Nicholas DePaola-Green; Peter.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Matthew Catholic Church (8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277).