Newark - Maria Helene Yaskow, 90, of Newark, New York, passed away on August 27, 2026.

Maria was born in Bavaria, Germany, on June 4, 1936, the first of six children born to George and Mathilda (Merkel) Boehm. At the age of 17, she moved with her family to Marion, New York.

Maria and her beloved husband, James H. Yaskow, were longtime residents of Newark, New York. They shared 68 years of marriage, and James was truly the love of her life.

Maria was preceded in death by her sisters, Antonia Boehm and Georgina Ayers; and her brother, George Boehm.

She is survived by her husband, James H. Yaskow; her children, Jeff (Sandra) Yaskow and Christine (Rudy) Conaway; her grandchildren, Chelsea (Shawn) Richman, Courtney (Marco) Accordo, Curtis Conaway, Sherry Conaway, and Katie Conaway; and her great-grandchildren, Ari Accordo, Nico Accordo, Anna Accordo, James Richman, and Josephine Humphrey. She is also survived by her sisters, Lori (Bob) Ayers and Lucy Congdon.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Maria’s memory to the Dementia Society of America or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Donations may be made online at https://www.dementiasociety.org

Arrangements by Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home.