Michael Robert Yaro

In Loving Memory

Michael “Mike” Robert Yaro, 65, husband of Tammy Yaro, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 20, 1959 to Marilyn Kynkor and the late Robert Michael Yaro. Mike attended Purdue University where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He was an employee of Lexmark/IBM for 43 years in various capacities but was currently in marketing. He was a devoted Catholic and was active in the Lexington church community.  

Mike had a passion for gardening and loved to cook out on the grill. He was an avid sports fan of UK, Purdue University, and the Cleveland pro teams.  

Besides his wife and mother, those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Jessica (Jeremy) Dawson, Kristin (Chelsie) Yaro; sisters, Laura (Douglas) Parsley, Mary Ellyn (John) McNamara; and his grandson, Liam Dawson.  

Mike is preceded in death by his father, Robert Michael Yaro. 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 10-11am at Pax Christi Catholic Church, with Mass following at 11am. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Markey Cancer Center.  https://ukmarkey.org/honor-a-loved-one/