Wanda Lee Kotlinski

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Wanda Lee Yurkovich Kotlinski, 74, of Bessemer City passed away on December 26, 2025, at Caromont Regional. She was born on March 26, 1951, to the late Martin Yurkovich and Virginia Irene Szwecki.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Loretta Vojtecky, and brothers, Carl Yurkovich, and Richard Yurkovich.

Wanda was a member at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She loved to travel to Virginia and Florida to see her friends.

Those left to cherish her memory include son, Wade Kotlinski of Gastonia, daughter, Nickole Burns of Gastonia, brother, Chester Yurkovich (Patricia) of Pennsylvania, sister, Jackie Yurkovich of Bessemer City, grandchildren, Tyler, Summer, Mitchell, and Ryan, great grandchildren, Davina, and Gemma.

Wanda’s receiving of friends will be from 10:00 to 10:45 am on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am with Deacon Chip Wilson officiating.

Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Kotlinski family. To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.