Yong Taek Japchen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Yong Taek Japchen of Newtown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Yong find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She is survived by: her husband Richard G. Japchen; her parent Pak Che Chik; her daughters, Barbara Pak Brown (Christopher) and Brenda Ann Carney (John); and her grandsons, Joshua, Matthew, Jake and Bennett.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home (701 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446).