Blair E. "Jake" Younkin, Jr., 86. Markleton, passed away Sunday, January 21 at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 7, 1937 in Confluence, a son of Blair E. and Sarah (Knotter) Younkin. His parents, son, Robert, daughter, Patricia and a sister, Karen Metz preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 59½ years Colleen (Sechler), daughters, Susan Moon (Ross III), Somerset, Theresa Pletcher (Dale) and Vanessa Lucas (Mark), both of Markleton; grandchildren, Robert Younkin, John Allen Younkin, Andrea Walker, Ross Moon IV, Gina Rake, Jessica Walker, Andrew Pletcher, Ashley Gray and Mark Lucas, Jr.; 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, a sister, Janet Conn, Confluence and a brother, Frederick Younkin (Candy), Florida. Blair was a veteran of the US Army, a 1955 graduate of Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School, a member of the Kingwood Church of God, Sons of the American Revolution, Somerset Amateur Radio Club and Union Local 14693 United Steel Workers of America. He retired from Alex E. Paris Contracting Co. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, genealogy and spending time with family. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in the Kingwood Church of God with Rev. William Miller and Rev. James Monticue officiating. Interment will follow in Kingwood IOOF Cemetery. There will be viewing at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Kingwood Church of God, 119 Humbert Road, Markleton, PA 15551.