Yong "Youngman" Ho Yi

Yong Ho Yi (Youngman), 68, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Seoul, South Korea, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, and was known best by his many friends as the owner of Bob & Cheryl’s Restaurant for over 40 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Han Ki Yi and Chong Suk Yi; and siblings, Boon Da Yi and Kyong Ho Yi.

His surviving family includes his children, Tiffany Vivas and husband, Philip, and Thomas Yi and wife, Lori; siblings, Son C. Lee, Yong C. Yi, and Kyong C. Yun; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Va., with Pastor Jeonghag Kim officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.