Sarah J. Krisak, 88, of Fairmount, passed way Thursday, December 9, 2010
at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 29, 1922, she was the daughter of Rocco Yemma and Rose Vallone Yemma. She graduated from Pittston High School and lived in Washington, DC until moving to the Syracuse area in 1945.

Sarah was employed with Carrier Corp. She was a former communicant of Holy Family Church and former member of its Altar & Rosary Society.

Sarah enjoyed cooking and traveling with her husband, Joseph, who passed away in 2005.

Surviving are her son, David of Fairmount; and brother, Patrick Yemma of Syracuse.

Relatives and friends may call Monday, December 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. James Tuttle officiating. Sarah will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt.

Contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 11122, Syracuse, NY 13218 or to Faith Chapel, 4113 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, 13215.