YURKO- Of Chelsea, formerly of Somerville. Devoted husband of Mary Lou (Botchie). Dear and loving son of Florence (Donarumo) Yurko of Somerville. Beloved father of Joseph Yurko and Derek Yurko both of Somerville, Deborah Rowe and Joseph Cronin both of Chelsea, Beverly Douglass of North Hoosick, New York, Linda Thomas of Everett, Michael Thomas of Kentucky, Hollie Forristall of Medford and Robert Thomas of Somerville. Brother of Joseph Yurko and Anne Stephan both of Somerville and Linda Hanley of Cape Cod. Also lovingly survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Monday morning, July 15th at 10 AM. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-7 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett