Wasil Russell Yurchak Jr.

Wasil Russell Yurchak Jr., 75, of Bethlehem, died Jan. 26, 2016, at St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. Born in Nanticoke, he was a son of the late Wasil Russell Yurchak Sr. and Susan (Reno) Yurchak. He was the husband of the late Joleita (Wagner) Yurchak for 45 years.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Moravian College, and a master’s degree in business economics from Lehigh University. He was a senior vice president and financial advisor for Morgan Stanley, Allentown office. He was a private practice consultant in investment advisory service for nearly 40 years before joining Morgan Stanley. He was a national lecturer.

He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Bethlehem.

He was a charter member of the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) and a member of the Bethlehem Lodge #283 of Free and Accepted Masons.

He is survived by a son, Kirk Elliott and his wife Patricia Joan Schantz of Coopersburg; a sister, Justine Fink of Bethlehem; and two grandsons, Konnor Emmitt and Kullen Emerson Yurchak.

He was predeceased by a son, Kraig Eric Yurchak.

Contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 E. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Arrangements were made by Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.