Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Daisy G. Yahn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Yahn, of Greshville, died of malignant diphtheria, aged 15 years. Her funeral takes place on Thursday, Rev. A.M. Weber officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. D. C. Brumbach has charge.

[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Wednesday, 13 Jan. 1904, p. 2. Submitted by Karen.]

Yahn, Daisy Gertrude

The funeral of Daisy Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Yohn, was held from the residence of her parents in Greshville, at 9.30 a.m. The remains were covered with an eiderdown blanket trimmed with pink ribbon, and were dressed in a cream silk burial robe and rested in a cream satin lined, pink embossed plush covered casket, mounted with silver handles and name plate. The bearers were relatives of the deceased. Rev. Weber officiated. J.J. Brown, of D.C. Brumbach & Co., had charge of the arrangements. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Saturday, 16 Jan. 1904, p. 3. Submitted by Karen.]

Yanisch, Daniel

Daniel Yanisch, 83, a retired Quakertown tailor, died yesterday in the Huffman Nursing Home, Whitford, Chester County. A resident of Quakertown for a number of years, he had been a guest at the home for the last five years. He was born in Topton, a son of the late Edward J. and Susanna (Brensinger) Yanisch. His wife was the late Florence (Lewis) Yanisch. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy I. Yanisch, of west Chester, a sister, Mrs. Walter Angstadt of Hamburg; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the A. W. Treffinger & Son Funeral Home, 24 N. Ambler St., Quakertown. There will be no calling hours.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 17, 1964, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Yarnell, Margaret (nee Mather)

Margaret (Mather), wife of Samuel A. Yarnell, aged 60 years, died Wednesday at the Homeopathic Hospital after being admitted to the institution from her home at Laureldale. Besides her husband there survive six sisters, Elizabeth Mather, Mrs. Hanna Wetzel, Mrs. Louisa Hebler, Mrs. Eliza Derr, Mrs. Mamie Yarnell and Mrs. Emma Dunside; two brothers, James and George Mather; three sons, Robert, Frank, and Hugh Yarnell, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Director, Cramp.

Yeager, Barry L.

Barry L. Yeager, 58, Muhlenberg Township, died of natural causes May 31 at 5:23 a.m. in the Muhlenberg Township residence of his daughter, Lisa M. (Yeager) Heller. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Earl E. S. and Fern D. (Reichert) Yeager. Yeager had been employed for 20 years as a technical administrator by Baldwin Hardware Manufacturing Corp., Reading, last working in 1999. He was a member of Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale. Yeager was a 1964 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He was a longtime local musician, and had organized several area bands including Cambridge, Iron Bridge and Axis. Yeager is also survived by a son, Barry E., Muhlenberg Township, and another daughter, Stacey (Pletz) Dell, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a brother, Gerald, Denver, Lancaster County, and a sister, Joan Ann (Yeager) Tait, Sinking Spring. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Yeager, Clarence H. Jr.

Clarence H. Yeager Jr., 78, of Brooke Boulevard, Kenhorst, died Wednesday at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Clarence Sr. and Florence Light Yeager. He was a 1942 graduate of Shillington High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner for 55 years of Yeager's Garage, Kenhorst, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Kenhorst, and a life member of the Independent Automobile Repairmen's Association of Berks County. Surviving are his wife, the former Pauline G. Cipolla; a son, Ronald L., Whitfield; a daughter, Linda L. Good, Kenhorst; two granddaughters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Interment will be in Yocum's Cemetery, Grill.

Yeager, Donald A.

Donald A. Yeager, 85, Herndon, Northumberland County, formerly of Berks County, died July 31 in Sunbury Community Hospital, Northumberland County. His wife, Margaret (Croll) Yeager, died May 7, 1998. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late James and Florence (Bailey) Yeager. Yeager had been employed for 30 years as a letter carrier by the US Postal Service, Herndon. He was previously a Herndon-area salesman for Rawleigh Products. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Herndon, where he served on the council. Yeager was a graduate of Hamburg High School. He was past worshipful master of Herndon Lodge 702, Free and Accepted Masons, and a life member of the Herndon Fire Company. Yeager is survived by two sons, Duane, California, Md., and James, Carlisle, Cumberland County; and two daughters, Beverly (Yeager) Zemanek, Omaha, Neb., and LuAnn (Yeager) Hoffman, Jackson, Tenn. Other survivors include two brothers, Ernest, Auburn, Schuylkill County, and Paul, Hamburg. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Herndon Cemetery. The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, is in charge of arrangements.

Yeakel, Herman K.

Herman K. Yeakel, 90, of Quakertown, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. A funeral service was held Jan. 3. Interment was in Flatland Mennonite Cemetery, Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Anna Caroline (Ahlum) Yeakel. Born in Haycock Township, he was a son of the late Erwin and Mary (King) Yeakel. He was a finish presser for over 40 years at the former Harvey Clothing Co., also known as the Jordan Clothing Co. and Phoenix Clothing Co. of Quakertown before retiring in 1978. Previously, he worked at the former Fretz Pants, Bedminster. He was a member of United Mennonite Church, Quakertown, where he formerly served as past trustee and on the cemetery committee for a number of years. He is survived by: one daughter, Mary Ann, of Quakertown; two brothers, Richard and John, both of Quakertown; two sisters, Helen Weinbel and Mary Martin, both of Quakertown; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Mennonite Church, 180 Thatcher Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.

Yeakel, Hiram

Yeakel, Wm.

Dr. Wm. Yeakel died at Emaus of consumption, aged 35 years. he was a graduate of Penn'a Dental College. Deceased leaves a widow and child. His parents and three sisters also survive. One is the wife of Rev. Harvey Kline, Locustdale.

Yednock, Paul J.

Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 for Paul J. Yednock, 82, of the Berkshire Center in Exeter, formerly of Pottstown, who died August 1 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Thelma (Mauger) Yednock. Born in Pottstown, he retired in 1985 as a machine operator from the former Doehler Jarvis Co. after 42 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Orioles and Eagles Clubs of Pottstown. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Mingione of Birdsboro and Pauline Kline of Macungie; one brother, Anthony Yednock, Pottstown; one sister, Frances Corbett of Gilbertsville. Also nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Calling hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Catagnus Funeral Home, 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Lower Pottsgrove.

Yenser, Dorothy S.

Dorothy S. Yenser, 88, Leesport, died July 4 at 8:45 a.m. in the Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since June 14. Her husband, George L. Yenser, died in 1959. Born in Maidencreek Township, she was a daughter of the late Irvin K. and Margaret (Schuman) Kaufman. Yenser was employed for 26 years as a sewing machine operator by the Merit Underwear Co., Shoemakersville, retiring in 1966. She was a 1935 graduate of the Ontelaunee Vocational School, Leesport. Yenser was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of St. John's (Gernant's) Union Church, Ontelaunee Township. Yenser, who resided with Miles C. Swanger, has no immediate survivors. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements.

Yenser, Doyle

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Doyle Yenser, 70, Fairview Drive, Bern Township, who died Feb. 1 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. Burial was in Epler's Cemetery, Bern Township. He was the husband of Doris J. (Strause) Yenser. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late George and Florence (Schugar) Yenser. He was employed as a courier by Acutech Medical Laboratories, West Reading. He was previously employed as a press operator by Dana Corp. for 11 years until retiring in 1988. Also surviving are three sons, Keary D. Yenser, Bern Township; Craig D. Yenser, Kutztown; and Michael D. Yenser, Bernville. There are also four grandchildren.

Yenser, Doyle

Yenser, Jonathan W.

Many resort vacationists learned with regret last week of the death of Jonathan W. Yenser, Fleetwood resident and proprietor of a large seaside hotel at Ocean City, N.J. Among his survivors are Mrs. Joseph Moyer, a sister; Clinton Yenser and Charles Rauch, cousins, all of Allentown. Mr. Yenser's death was hastened by the tragic death of his son, Warren W. Yenser, two years ago, when the young motor patrolman was slain by Edward Metelskie, hunted desperado, who was later electrocuted by the state.

Yenser, Richard A.

Services for Richard A. Yenser, formerly of Mertztown, were held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Yenser died Feb. 18 in his Maxatawny Township residence. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. He was predeceased by his wife, Mae E. (Wartzenluft) Yenser, on May 14, 2000. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late David and Clara (Christman) Yenser. Until retiring in 1991, Yenser had been employed as a security guard by the East Penn Manufacturing Co., Lyons, for 18 years. He previously worked for Keith Knitting Mills, Mertztown, as a knitter . He served as Longswamp Township emergency management coordinator for many years. Yenser was a longtime volunteer at the Lutheran Home at Topton and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving are two daughters, Karen L. (Yenser) Burkey, Topton, and Kathy L. (Yenser) Reitenauer, Bowers. There are five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Yerger, Mrs. Abraham

Yerger, Agnes M.

Services for Mrs Agnes M. Yerger, 91, of Bechtel RD. 1, who died Thursday in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev Ellis Haldeman will officiate in the Rohland Funeral Parlors, Lebanon. Burial will be made in Hamlin Church Cemetery, Lebanon County. Born in Berks County, she was a daugher of the late Reilly and Malinda (Moyer) Stoudt. Her husband, Adam K. Yerger, died in 1954. A member of Hamlin United Church of Christ, Lebanon County, she is survived by two sons, Paul M., Bethel R.D. 1, and Lloyd W., Fredericksburg R.D. 1, seven daughters; Mary M., wife of Charles Dove, and Herma, wife of Charles Merkey, both of Fredericksburg R.D. 1, Katie Yerger, Richland R.D. 1, Pauline, wife of Henry Blouch, and Annie, wife of Harry Ney, both of Lebanon, Mebal Yerger, Bethel R.D. 1, and Mrs Sarah J. Zern, Annville. Also 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, John Stoudt, Madison Wis., and Emerson Stoudt, Bernville R.D. 1, and a sister Mrs Alice Yoder, Hamburg R.D. 1.

Yerger, Amos

Amos Yerger, formerly of Berks county, died at Ouray, Colorado. He was born in Tulpehocken, was a carpenter by trade, and worked in Center and Upper Bern before going West, about 27 years ago. He was unmarried and was 54 years of age. These brothers and sisters survive: Cyrus, of Tilden; William, of North Dakota; Morris, Allentown; Mrs. Henry Hefner, Youngstown, O.; Mrs. Alfred Stover, of Tilden, and Mrs. Frank Seidel, Temple.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 31, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Yerger, Arlan G.

Mohrsville--Arlan G. Yerger, 45, of this community, died this morning in his home. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of Amos Yerger, Hamburg, and the late Helen (Bender) Yerger. He was employed as a service manager by Hertz Rent A Car, Reading. He was a member of the St Timothy Lutheran Church, this place, Leesport Fire Co, and the Green Valley Country Club. Yerger was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving in addition to his father are his widow, Louise I. (James) Yerger, a daughter, Cheryl, wife of Larry Bressler, here, a son, Dennis, at home, a grandson, two brothers, Ralph and Ray, both of Hamburg, and three sisters, Evelyn Yerger, Hamburg, Thelma, wife of James Madenfort, and Mary, wife of Charles Yeager, Riverview Park. Serivces will be held in the Burkey and Spacht Funeral Home, Hamburg, on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Rev. John G. Light officiating. Burial will be made in Birch Hill Cemetery.

Yerger, Arthur E.

Arthur E. Yerger, 65, of 930, Robeson St. died Saturday night at 7 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 22. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late George and Sally (Brossman) Yerger. An Army veteran of World Wail II, he had been employed as a fireman-engineer by the former Reading Company before retiring in 1977. He was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Surviving are four daughters: Darlene, Cindy and Donna Yerger, and Susan White, and a son, Kelsey, all of Reading. Also a sister, Elmira Eschelman, Grill. The Sanders Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Yerger, Catharine (nee Kauffman)

Mrs. Catharine Yerger, Sinking Spring, Dead
Centerport, Nov 30 (Special)--Catharine (nee Kauffman) widow of Cyrus Yerger, died of general debility at the home of her son, John Yerger, at Sinking Spring, aged 68 years, 3 months, and 9 days. She is survived by the following children: Adam, Meckville, Irvin, Tilden township, John, Sinking Spring, and James, Topton, also a brother Frank Kauffman, Tilden, and a sister, Sarah, widow of Joseph Lindamuth, Alsace township. The remains will be removed to the home of her son Irvin, near Hamburg, on Friday, Dec 3, where the funeral services will be held on Satuurday, Dec 4 at 9:30. Services and interment at St Michael's Church. Rev. L.R. Miller will officiate. Funeral Director J.D. Naftzinger, of Centerport, has charge.

Yerger, Cyrus

YERGER--In Center township, on the 29th ult, CYRUS YERGER, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence in Center township on Thursday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at the house. Services and interment at St. Michael's Church. Teams will meet all early P & R trains at Dauberville.

Yerger, Elisabeth (nee Nunemacher)

Died Sept. 20, Elisabeth Yerger, nee Nunemacher, of Centre Twp., aged 64 years, 6 months, and 28 days. She was the wife of Samuel Yerger.

Yerger, Gertrude A.

Mrs. Gertrude A. Yerger, 71, of 25 E. High St., Topton, wife of James K. Yerger, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. A native of Lynn Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Abbasena (Schmeck) Pfeifly. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are three sons, Clarence, Carl W., and Kenneth J., all of Topton, three grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Bailey, and Mamie, wife of J. Fred Frey, both of Topton, and two brothers, Howard, of New Tripoli R. D., and Preston, of Reading. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Topton Union Cemetery. Age at death = 71 years, 10 months, 27 days

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 25, 1961, p. 6. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Helen B. (nee Bender)

Hamburg, Nov 26--Mrs Helen B. (Bender) Yerger, 70, wife of Amos K. Yerger, died yesterday in her home at 223 N. 3rd St, this borough. Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late David and Sallie (King) Bender. Mrs Yerger was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, and of the auxiliary to the Independent Order of Americans both of this borough. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Raslph L, and Ray C, both of this borough, Lawrence J. of Shoemakersville, RD 1, and Arlan G. of Mohrsville, three daughters, Thelma G, wife of James Madenfort, this borough, Mary M, wife of Charles Yeager, Riverview Park, and Evelyn E, at home.

Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs Mabel Bohn, Reading, Mrs Elsie Unger, Sinking Spring, and Mrs Edith Gernert, Wyomissing, and five brothers, Paul Bender, a guest at Berks Heim, Lloyd Bender, Wernersville, Leon Bender, Sinking Spring, and Clarence and William Bender, both of Sinking Spring R.D. Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in St John's Church, the Rev. John L. Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The Burkey & Spacht Funeral Home here is in charge of arrangements.

Yerger, Henry D.

Henry D. Yerger, of Boyertown, a former undertaker and cabinetmaker, died Saturday, aged 76 years, 8 months, and 19 days. There survive the following children: Calvin, of Boyertown; Lizzie, wife of Absalom Shaner, of Longswamp; Wilson, of Pleasantville; Ella, wife of Horace Schanley; Alice, wife of Melvin Renninger; Cora, wife of Jacob Cleaver, and Warren Yerger, all of Boyertown. A brother, Jacob Yerger, of Reading; and two sisters, Catherine, wife of Harry Parager, of Temple; and Amanda, wife of Fitzgerald Clapperstick, of Philadelphia. The funeral was held today at Hill Church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Schwenksville Item, Thursday, December 5, 1912. Submitted by: Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Jacob

Jacob Yerger, an aged and well known citizen of Colebrookdale township, Berks County, died on Saturday last, near Gabelsville, aged 89 years, 9 months and 27 days. Deceased lived for many years on his large farm (which he still owned) near Pikeville, Pike Township adjoining the farm of the late Dr. William Herbst.

Yerger, James K.

James K. Yerger, 92, formerly of Topton, a resident of the Topton Lutheran Home for the past 2 1/2 years, died this morning in the home's infirmary. Born in Bern Twp, he was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Cyrus Yerger. Yerger was employed as a cabinetmaker and furniture builder by the former Delong Manufacturing Co, Topton, for 25 years; by the Brown & Boreck Co., Bethlehem, for several years, by the former Snedecker Cabinet Co, Fleetwood, and by DeLong & Trexler Furniture, Topton, for 20 years until his retirement nine years ago. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kutztown. His wife, Gertrude A. (Pfeily) Yerger, died in 1961. Surviving are three sons; Clarence K., Carl W., and Kenneth J., all of Topton, and four grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Trexler & Hook Funeral Home, Topton, the Rev. Arthur L. Hahn officiating. Burial will be made in Topton Union Cemetery.

Yerger, James W.

James W. Yerger, 76, of RD Pine Grove, died Wednesday in Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Berks County, April 4, 1922, he was a son of the late Arthur and Naomi Kaulbach Yerger. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Ruth Roberts; a son, Ronald Nelson; a brother, Robert; two sisters, Mabl Yerger and Iva Yerger. He was a self-employed truck driver for 47 years. He was a member of Outwood Lutheran Church, RD Pine Grove. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Arlene Felty; three sons, Harold L. Nelson, Lebanon, Kenneth L. Nelson, Jonestown, and James W. Yerger Jr., Dover, Del.; two daughters, Maxine Gerberich, Palmyra, Ruth Lucille Harris, Reading; four brothers, Arthur, Mark, Charles and George Yerger; six sisters, Wanda Wenrich, Clara Lymaster, Evelyn Morgan, Vivian Bohr, Alma Schwalm, Ella Donmoyer; 13 grandchildlren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Outwood Lutheran Church, with the Rev. James Hammond officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

Yerger, John

John Yerger, formerly engaged in wool manufacturing in Reading and in Exeter Twp, and who was injured near Denger's? Tavern a short time ago while removing a part of the roof of a building near his residence there, died today from the results of the accident. Last evening his condition was considered favorable, but he rapidly sank this forenoon and died about noon. Deceased was 67 years of age and leaves a widow (his second wife, nee Annie Missiner), and three grown children by his first wife as follows: Simon, Harrison, and Mrs Davis, relict of the late Dr. W.N. Davis.

Yerger, John K.

Sinking Spring, July 10--Services for John K. Yerger, 83, former manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages and later of motor truck bodies, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Francis F. Seidel II Funeral Home here. The Rev . Martin L. Zirkle officiating. Yerger, who resided at 50 Cacoosing Avenue, in this borough died yesterday in the Community General Hospital. He will be buried in St Michael's Union Church Cemetery.

After learning his trade at the former Scott Carriage Works, Hamburg, he moved to Wernersville in 1907 and established a similar business there. In 1910, he joined the Yerger Body Works in Sinking Spring. Yerger terminated the body-firm's operation with his retirement in 1957. A member of Sinking Spring Borough Council from 1922 to 1928, he was borough treasurer from 1936 to 1955.

Born in Upper Bern Township, he was a son of the late Cyrus M. and Catharine R. (Kauffman) Yerger. His wife, Minnie S.A.B. (Richards) Yerger, died in 1940. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St Michael's Union Church, Tilden Township, Sinking Spring Lodge 660, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Sinking Spring Fire Co. Surviving are two daughters, Verna M, wife of Ray Heckman, with whom he last resided, and Edna K, wife of Walter Gernert, Arlington, Va, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a brother James K. of Topton.

Yerger, Lawrence J.

Hamburg--Lawrence J. Yerger, 48, of Shoemakersville, R.D., died last night in the Reading Hospital. Born in West Hamburg, he is the son of Amos K., and the late Helen (Bender) Yerger. He was employed as an optician with the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co, Reading. Surviving in addition to his father, are his widow, Eva Mae (Wetzel) Yerger, one son, Lawrence R., at Home, three sisters, Thelma G., wife of James Madenford of Hamburg, Mary M., wife of Mary Yeager (should say Charles Yeager), of Riverview Park, Evelyn E., of Hamburg, and three brothers, Ralph L., and Ray C., both of Hamburg and Arlan G., of Mohrsville. Services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Burkey & Spacht Funeeral Home, the Rev. Richard Bonser officiating. Burial will be made at the St John's Cemetery, Hamburg.

Yerger, Lloyd W.

Lloyd W. Yerger, 82, of Fredericksburg RD 1, died Sunday, June 4, 1995, in his residence. He was the husband of Effie Ninkovich Yerger, with whom he would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on July 3. Born in Bethel Township on Sept 6, 1912, he was the son of Adam and Agnes Stout Yerger. He retired after 30 years of service from Bethlehem Steel, Lebanon. He was a member of the Fredericksburg Fire Co, and the Fredericksburg Legion Home Association. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, John Yerger, Fredericksburg, a daughter, Jeanie, wife of Archie Hall, Pasadena, Md, sisters Annie Ney, Lebanon, Pauline Blauch, Lebanon, Mary Dove, Tremont, and Herma Merkey, Myerstown, and three grandchildren.

Yerger, Mary Stahl

While visiting at the home of her son-in-law, Edwin S. Miller, 405 Pear St, Mrs Mary Yerger, of Penn township, died suddenly after an attack of heart failure. Her age was 74 years, 11 months, and 17 days. Though her death was sudden, she had been in ill health for several months with dropsy.

Mrs Yerger, who resided in Penn township most of her life, is survived by the following children: James, William, and Ellen, wife of John Bickel of Shartlesville, Hannah, wife of Edwin Miller, of Reading, and John, at home. Surviving also are these brothers and sisters: Levi Stahl, Bernville, William Stahl, Portland, Ind., Mrs John Metz, Reading, Mrs Louisa Grile, Salamonta, Ind., Mrs John Thornton, Midland, Mich. The following grandchildren survive: Stella N. Miller, Clarence Miller, E. Miller, and Clara Yerger. Mrs Yerger was a member of the Lutheran church. Funeral services will be held at the residence of the son, John Yerger, in Penn township near Penn Valley, Thursday afternoon, Dec 7, at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. Lawrence Miller, of Hamburg, in charge. Interment will be in Bernville cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, December 2, 1916, p. 4. Submitted by: Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Paul M.

Paul M. Yerger, 74, of Fredericksburg R.D. 1, died Thursday morning in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late Adam K. and Agnes M. (Stoudt) Yerger. He had been employed as a farmer before retiring. He was a member of St Paul's United Church of Christ, Hamlin. Surviving are five sisters; Mary, wife of Charles Dove, Fredericksburg R.D. 1, Sarah Zern, Annville, and Herma M., wife of Charles Merkey, Fredericksburg, Pauline M. Blouch and Annie M., wife of Harry Ney, both of Lebanon. Also a brother, Lloyd W., of Lebanon. The Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.

Yerger, Rose

Wife Follows Husband. Both Pass Away Within a Month

From the effects of a stroke suffered in Sept 1923, Rose, widow of William F. Yerger, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of a daughter Bertha Yerger. She was aged 67 years. Her death followed close by her husband who died one month ago on Feb 10. Although she had been ill that length of time. Mrs Yerger was only bedfast since last Sunday. She was born in Reading where she resided all her life. She was twice married, her husband George F. Briner, having died in 1882. A coincidence is that her maiden name was Yerger, the same as that of her second husband. Deceased was a member of the Reformed Church.

The surviving children are: Bertha, with whom she resided, Rose, wife of Edward Anthony, Helen, wife of Edward F. Nottingham, Eastville, Va, John R. Yerger, George Briner and Edward Briner all of this city, two grandsons Dail Swails, and Warren Yerger, one brother, William Yerger, and two sisters Mary, widow of Cyrus Boone, and Ellen, widow of Frank Yeager, both of this city.

Yerger, Samuel

Yerger, Sarah Catharine

Yerger - In Centre, December 4th, Sarah Catharine, daughter of William and Theresa Yerger, aged 4 years and 1 day.

Yerger, Simon

Died of a complication of diseases at 4:45 pm Friday, at the residence of Simon Neider, 535 South 16 1/2, in the 61st year of his age. The deceased was a hatter by trade, having learned the business with his father, at St. Lawrence, where he was born and reared. For some years he had not worked at the trade, however. Mr. Yerger was a member of the Ermentrout Independent Ringgold Light Battery and served for some time during the Civil War. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Landis, living in Phila.

Yerger, Tamson (Wunder)

YERGER--In this city, Tuesday, 23rd inst, after a short and severe illness, Mrs Tamson (Wunder) Yerger, beloved wife of John Yerger, aged 55 years. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, 1144 Perkiomen Avenue, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, without further notice. Services at the house. Interment at Aulenbach's Cemetery.

Yerger, Theresa (nee Himmelberger)

Yerger--in Shartlesville, on the 29th inst., Theresa (nee Himmelberger), widow of William Yerger, aged 78 years, 9 months, and 20 days.

Yerger, William

His Brother Killed Out West. James M. Yerger, of Reading, Hears His Brother May Have Been Murdered

Word has been received of the murder in Colorado of a former Reading man. James M. Yerger, of No. 132 Walnut Street, Reading, received a telegram on Tuesday afternoon from E. J. Allen, coroner of Montrose, Col., stating that William Yerger, his brother, had been shot and probably murdered here this morning. "What shall we do with the body?"

A telegram telling the Colorado official to hold the body until further instructions was dispatched at once, and messages were sent to all the relatives. Besides James M. Yerger, William is survived by one brother and three sisters: Horace Yerger of Allentown, Mrs Elizabeth Hessner, of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs Alfred Stoyer, of Cumru Township, and Mrs Franklin Seidel, of Temple.

It is probable that the body will be brought East for burial and that the relatives of the dead man will ask the Colorado officials to make a thorough investigation of the manner of his death.

Yerger, William F.

William F. Yerger, aged 78 years, a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly of heart trouble Tuesday evening in St Joseph's Hospital shortly after he was admitted. He had been ailing for six months. Mr Yerger was born in Reading and lived here all his life. His parents were Bright and Catharine Yerger. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and McLean Post No 14 G.A.R. Deceased was a butcher in his early life. He served as a letter carrier for some years. Prior to his retirement several years ago, he was an engineer on the Reading Railway.

Mr Yerger enlisted in Company F, First Regiment, Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Feb 5, 1864, at the age of 18 years. He was discharged June 10, 1866 at Harrisburg. Surviving besides his widow Rose (Yerger) Yerger are these children: Bertha and Rose, Reading, Helen M, wife of Edwin Nottingham of Eastville, Va, Robert R, Warren, Charles W., and William all of this city and Minnie and Florence, both of Philadelphia. Five grandchildren survive in addition to one sister, Mary, wife of Ralph Gable, of Vineland, N.J. Undertaker Auman removed the remains to his retaining rooms.

Yerger, Wm. M.

Old Man Killed for his Money. Wm M. Yerger Slain in his Home Apparently by Robbers

The body of Wm M Yerger was found cold in death in Missouri Town at the corner of North Fifth and Grand Avenue Tuesday morning about eight o'clock with a bullet hole through his breast. Two pocket books with a goodly supply of cash and silver watch which he was known to carry were missing and all the evidences surrounding the affair points to murder and robbery.

Yerger was a German about sixty years of age and has been dealing in hay in this locality for the past two years. He was last seen alive, as far as present knowledge of the officers is concerned, by C.J. Diehl Saturday night at about seven o'clock. He was in the Deihl store at that time making some purchases, and in the course of his negotiations at that place wanted to cash a check for $5. Not having the kind of change he desired Mr Diehl was unable to cash the check. At that time Mr Diehl noticed that Yerger had two $20 and one $5 gold pieces and quite a roll of bills. Other evidences prove that Mr Yerger was in the habit of carrying a great deal of cash around with him, on one occasion being seen with $300. Hence the supposition is that murder was committed by some party who has been acquainted with the habits of the deceased in having considerable cash about him.

The condition of the body indicated that the murder occurred at some time between Saturday and Sunday night. A number of people in the vicinity heard a shot just about three o'clock Sunday afternoon and are inclined to believe that it was the shot which killed Mr Yerger. As shots are more or less frequent in that part of town they thought little of it at the time. The neighbors had thought little of the non-appearance of Mr Yerger on Sunday and Monday until late Monday evening when Mrs Schibler, who lives a short distance north east of town came to the home of Mr Gibbons who lives near the Yerger home asking about Mr Yerger, her business being to collect a bill for some hay Yerger had purchased from her last week. She had knocked several times at the Yerger door without being able to arouse anybody. The door was slightly ajar at the time and she was on the verge of pushing it further open with the hope of arousing somebody. She did not however.

Mr Yerger not having appeared Tuesday morning the Gibbons family began to wonder what could be the matter. Alesco Gibbons one of the young men went over to the Yerger home to see if he could find the old man. He found the horses in the barn apparently very hungry and showing lack of attention for a day or two. He came to the conclusion that the old man might be sick and he went to the house. The door which he found to be open about half an inch he pushed open farther and was startled to see the prostrate form of Mr Yerger on the floor about ten feet from the door. A pool of blood told the tale of some kind of a tragedy. Without entering the house he returned home and immediately telephoned to the Marshal Taylor. Mr Taylor responded immediately and when he took in the situation sent word to Coroner Allen.

On the appearance of Mr Allen the party proceeded to investigate. They found a bullet hole just below the collar bone and about half way between the center of the breast and the shoulder. The clothing showed powder burn indicating that the gun was not far away when fired. The body was lying with one arm curled up underneath and the other slightly stretched out on the floor. There was no evidence of a struggle. The house was thoroughly searched with the thought of possibly finding a gun or other evidence of a possible suicide. Nothing of this kind was ever found however, and the absence of his pocket books and watch pointed to murder with robbery as the object.

In a valise in the house was found a few things but nothing which might shed light on the tragedy, among other things was a letter from a brother dated at Reading, Pa. several years ago. Coroner Allen sent a telegram to his brother telling of the tragedy and later in the day received an answer asking him to hold the body until further instructions. The body was removed to the Hawley and Smith Undertaking parlors where an inquest was held at three o'clock in the afternoon. The jury was composed of Messrs. F.H. Posey, Parker Lupher, Horace Osborn, H.A. Meredith, E.D. Nichols, and D.R. Callaway and after listening to the evidence they brought in a verdict to the effect that their opinion the deceased came to his death on the 9th day of February from a gunshot wound from a gun in the hands of parties unknown to them, and that the act was committed with felonious intent.

An autopsy of the body showed that the bullet entered just below the collar bone and half way between the breast bone and shoulder, making a downward course through the lobe of the right lung imbedding itself in the vertebrae. The bullet was steel jacket affair of about a 38 caliber. Quite a number of witnesses were examined mostly neighbors and friends of the murdered man. All pronounce him to be a quiet, peaceable man and apparently without an enemy in the world, the evidence being practically which has already been given. None of the witnesses had seen any suspicious characters around the neighborhood during the time when the deed was evidently done and were unable to shed light on the possible perpetrators of the crime. The only symptoms of a possible clue brought out in the evidence was a story told by Mr Donaldson. This was in connection with an incident told to Mr Donaldson by Mr Yerger five weeks before. Yerger had taken supper with Mr Donaldson on a Sunday evening. On this occasion he told of a young man who had come to his home on the pretense of buying hay. The fellow claimed to be in the employment of Mr Shinn, the sheep man, to bargain for a load of hay was made. The hay was to be delivered at a certain place the next day. The man wanted to pay for the hay at once and produced a check for $75.00 purported to be signed by Mr Shinn requesting that the pay for the hay be taken out and the balance of the check by turned over in cash. While he had the necessary cash to have done this, Mr Yerger said that he was rather suspicious and did not cash the check. The next day after a diligent search in an effort to locate the place where he was to deliver the hay he had to give up as he could not locate the place. The officers are now working on this clue.

The deceased was a bachelor and has made his home in the valley for a number of years, the last two having been spent in Montrose where he was following the business of buying and selling hay. In a renewed search of the premises Wednesday a cartridge shell was picked up by Mr Donaldson corresponding with the bullet taken from Yerger's body. Later word from the brother of Yerger at Reading, Pa, contained instructions for John F. Roper to take charge of the remains and give them a respectable burial. Also, for that gentleman to look after the affairs of the estate. The funeral was held this afternoon at the undertaking parlors conducted by Rev. F.A Zickefoose and the body was laid to rest at the Cedar Cemetery, Montrose, Colorado.

Yergey, Edna V.

Services were held for Edna V. (Smith) Yergey, 86, of the Frederick Mennonite Community, formerly of Colebrookdale and Pottstown, who died February 27 at the home. She was the widow of Oscar E. Yergey. Born in Gilbertsville, she owned and operated Yergey's Moving and Storage and charter bus service in Pottstown and remained active in the business until 2001. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Pottstown. Yergey was a past royal matron of the Pottstown Court No. 117 of the Order of Amaranth. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Nativity Commandry and the Order of East Star Schuylkill Chapter No. 338. She is survived by two sons, David Yergey and Sherwood Yergey, both of Pottstown; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Rodney A. Yergey. Contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 660 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Burial was in the Highland Memorial Park in Pottstown. The Catagnus Funeral Home, Pottstown, handled the arrangements.

Yescavage, Carl

Services will be Thursday for Carl A. Yescavage, 66, husband of Rebecca (Frey) Yescavage of Shaner Street, Boyertown, who died May 24, at his home. Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, he was a graduate of Blythe Township High School in New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County. He held an elementary education degree from Kutztown State Teachers College and a master's from Lehigh University. From 1958 to 1967, Yescavage was a teacher at Earl Elementary School, and from 1969 to 1993, he was the principal of New Hanover/Upper Frederick Elementary School. During the Berlin Air Lift, he served in the Air Force. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville, where he served as the church council president and the chairman of the building committee. He was a past president of the Boyertown Optimist Club; a member of the Kutztown University Alumni Association; a member and past president of the Boyertown and Oley school retirrees; the ticket chairman for Boyertown American Legion Baseball; and a past secretary of the Berks County American Legion Baseball League. In addition to his wife of 42 years, Yescavage is survived by two sons, Scott E. Yescavage of Limerick and Kurt B. Yescavage of Douglassville. Contributions may be made to either the trust fund or organ fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Friends will be received Wednesday from 6:30 till 8:30 at L. W. Ott Funeral Home, 111 North Reading Ave., Boyertown, Pa. Services will be held Thursday, May 29 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville. Interment will be in Bechtelsville Union Cemetery.

Yocum, Anna

Mrs. Anna Yocom, widow of Daniel Yocom, died on the 16th inst., at her residence in Douglass township, Berks County, aged 84 years, 10 months and 28 days. Her disease was paralysis, from which she had been a sufferer for some time. Mrs. Yocom was the mother of John Y., Jeremiah, Jonas and Abraham Yocom, and Mrs. William H. Kirkhoff. Deceased will be missed by a large circle of friends. Her funeral takes place today, Tuesday at the burial ground of St. Gabriel's Church, Douglassville.

Yocum, Anna

Anna Yocom, widow of Jonas Yocom, who died on the 17th of march, 1881, at her residence in Douglass township, Berks County, at the advanced age of 84 years, 10 months and 28 days, was one of the oldest representatives of the Yocom family, who were among the first settlers in the Schuylkill Valley. She was a daughter of John and Mary Yocom and a grand daughter of Jonas and Susanna Yocom, the husband of which last named couple emigrated from Sweden about or soon after the year 1700. It is said that two brothers of the name of Yocom came to this country originally, and purchased lands of William Penn, and one of these must have been the father of the first Jonas Yocom of whom we have authentic record and he probably came to this country with his parents when very young. What was known as the Yocom farm for one hundred and twenty-five to one hundred and fifty years, was the first place of settlement of one of those two original Yocoms. It is located on the Perkiomen and Reading Turnpike, in Douglass Township, Berks County and now owned by Jacob W. Moser. The present dwelling on the far was built in 1796, but the house which stood there prior to it was erected in 1723 (by John and Susannah Yocom) as is shown by a date stone taken from the old building and placed in the eastern end of the present one. The old Yocom farm passed out of the hands of the family in 1854, when it was sold to Peter G. Moser.

John and Susanna Yocom, who built the first house on the Yocom property in 1723, had three sons, two of whom went to Shamokin. The other son, John Yocom, married Mary Roder, and they had three children. Daniel Yocom, the eldest, resided in Union Township, Berks County, and died about twenty years ago at the age of 85 years and 11 months. John Yocom, another son, was married to Mary Fritz, and resided in Douglass Township, where he died about 1822; Anna was married to Jonas Yocom, who was the only child of Samuel Yocom, and a nephew of the late Jacob Yocom, who lived in Grosstown, on the farm now owned by William Leaf. Anna Yocom, the venerable and excellent lady who died on the 17th of March, 1881, aged nearly 85 years, and her husband Jonas Yocom, were the parents of ten children, seven sons and three daughters, of whom five still survive, four sons and one daughter.

Yocum, Sr., Henry R.

Harry R. "Pete" Yocum Sr., 69, of 52 Love Creek Park, Lewes, Del., formerly of Reading R.D. 2, died Thursday at 3 a.m. in the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, where he had been a patient since Jan. 20. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George C. and Jennie (Klopp) Yocum. Yocum was employed for 35 years as a driver-deliveryman by the former Blue Mountain Dairy, Reading, and also by Clover Farms Dairy, Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1983. He was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Harry R., Jr., Leesport R.D.1, and Peter G., Milton, Del., and four daughters: Diana L., wife of H. Bruce Roth, Reading R.D.2; Lisa A., wife of Clarence Reber Jr., Reinholds, Lancaster County; Lori D., wife of Daniel Richards, Mohnton; and Tracy L., wife of Gary Chorman, Milton R.D.1, Del. Other survivors include two brothers, Charles F., Wernersville, and John W., Reading; and a sister, Ann Melot, Reading. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Monday a 2 p.m. in the Sauders Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery, Wernersville.

Yocum, Jennie B.

Jennie B. Yocum, 90, formerly of 1541 Birch St., died early this morning in Berks Heim, where she had been a guest since June 8. Born in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Brossman) Klopp. Her husband, George C. Yocum, died Aug. 14, 1948. Mrs. Yocum had been employed as a packer for Bachmans Bakery for 10 years, retiring in 1956. She was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sons: Charles F. Yocum, Wernersville; John W., Reading; and Harry R. Yocum, Reading R.D.2; three daughters: Catherine, wife of Theodore Stanley, Reading; Anna, widow of V.J. Mellott, Sun City, Ariz.; and Beatrice E., wife of John Endy, Reading; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters: Annie, widow of Robert Anspach, Berks Heim; and Katie, widow of Charles Dunkelberger, Reading. Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. in the Sanders Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph E. Starr officiating. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery, Wernersville.

Yocum, George C.

George C. Yocom, 65, of 1419 Moss St., a retired motorman for the Reading Street Railway Company, died in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a son of the late Franklin and Maria (Gaul) Yocom, and was a member of Hain's Reformed Church, Wernersville, and the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees. Surviving are his widwo, Jennie B. (Klopp) Yocum; six sons, Luther, of Mohnton; Earl, of Bristol; Norman and Charles, both of Reading; John, of Glenside and harry, of Mt. Pleasant; three daughters, Catharine, wife of Robert Moody, Reading; Anne, wife of V.J. Mellott, Lincoln Park; and Beatrice, wife of John Endy, Reading, and 14 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 2 P.M. in the Gibson Funeral Home, the Rev. Luke S. Sweitzer, officiating. Burial in Hain's Church Cemetery, Wernersville.

Yocum, Mary C.

Services will be Wednesday for Mary C. Yocum, 93, formerly of Wesley Road, Robeson Township, who died February 29 in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, where she had been a resident since 2003. Her husband, Paul R. Yocum, died in 1969. Born in Lebanon, she had been last employed for 10 years as a payroll clerk by Kelray Knitting Mills Inc., West Reading, retiring in 1978. She was previously self-employed as a hairdresser in the Lebanon area. Yocum was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence P., West Chester, and Gerald R., Harrisburg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Klee Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Shillington. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Yocum, Susan A. (nee Treat)

Yocum--In this city, on the 30th of December, Susan A., wife of Francis Yocum, and daughter of John Treat, aged 20 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Yoder, Absalom S.

Yoder, Absalom S., 87, opened his eyes in glory on January 4, 1954. His last days were spent at 551 S. 15th St., Reading, where he was ministered to by his faithful wife, Carrie, his companion for 37 years in a second marriage. There also survives a son and two daughters to his first marriage, his first wife having died when the children were very young. Brother Yoder will be remembered as a Lay Delegate from First Church to Annual and General Conferences, and a member of various boards and agencies of our church. He served his own church for many years as Assistant Sunday School Supt., Class Leader, Teacher of several classes, member of the Governing Board. Member of the Alumni Council of C. E. The measure of his spiritual influence is incalculable. His pastor spoke on his favorite psalm, Psalm 121, at the funeral service held in Lutz Funeral Home on January 7th, with interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. __George B. Carvell

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 5, February 2, 1954, p. 16. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Yoder, Anna M.

Anna M. Yoder, 83, Manheim, Lancaster County, formerly of Tilden Township, died Aug. 29 at 10:25 a.m. in the Hospice of Lancaster County, Hempfield Township, where she had resided two days. Her husband, Lewis M. Yoder, died Dec. 28, 2000. Born in Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late Morris C. and Mamie M. (Berger) Lesher. Yoder was employed for 25 years as a machine operator by the Hamburg Knitting mill, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Township. Surviving is a son, Larry L., with whom she last resided two years. Other survivors include a brother, Stanley M. Lesher, Leesport. There are also two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Yoder, Burton E.

Burton E. Yoder, 70, of 108 Ritz Ave., Exeter Township, Berks County, died Thursday morning at home. Born in Ringtown, March 10, 1929, he was a son of the late Edward and Bertha E. Weikel Yoder. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed for 29 years by Polymer Corp., Reading, retiring in 1991. Surviving are his wife, the former Emily C. McMichael; a son, Brian L., Exeter Township; a daughter, Cindy B. Orth, Alsace Township, Berks County; a brother, Benjamin, Burlington, N.J.; two sisters, Helen Neiman, Temple, and Marian Osieski, Shillington; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services were held this morning from Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn. Interment was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Yoder, Carrie Mannie

Yoder - In Muhlenberg, on April 28th, Carrie Mannie, daughter of John and Hannah Elizabeth (Medler) Yoder, aged 1 year, 1 month and 5 days.

Yoder, David

Yoder, Denton F.

Denton F. Yoder, 96, died June 2 at 3:10 p.m. in his Mohnton residence. His wife, Leona M. (Mosser) Yoder, died Aug. 29, 1998. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John H. and Ida O. (Fisher) Yoder. Yoder had been employed for more than 40 years as a designer and pattern maker by Rockwell International, Wyomissing, retiring in 1971. He was previously employed in the same capacity by Prizer Painter. He is survived by a son, Robert D., Kailua, Hawaii. There are also two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Yoder, Diane E.

Services were held for Diane E. Yoder, 55, of Hartman Road, Exeter Township, who died February 7 in her residence. She had been employed for 28 years as a secretary by Luden's Inc., Reading, retiring in 2002. Yoder was a graduate of Exeter High School. Surviving is a daughter, Kim M. (Wertz) Koch, Reading, and a son, Brian C., East Hanover, N.J. there is also a granddaughter. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Yoder, Diane E. (nee Moser)

Services were held for Diane E. (Moser) Yoder, 55, of Hartman Road in Exeter, who died February 7 in her residence. She worked as a secretary for Luden's in Reading for 28 years until 2002. She graduated from Exeter High School. Surviving is a son, Brian C. Yoder of East Hanover, N.J.; one daughter, Kim M. Koch of Reading; and one granddaughter. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown. The Lutz Funeral Home, Reading, handled the arrangements.

Yoder, Mrs. Edwin

Yoder, Elizabeth

Yoder - In Lower Heidelberg, on November 21st, Elizabeth, wife of Amos Yoder, aged 68 years.

Yoder, Elizabeth

Yoder - In Pike Township, September 9th, Elizabeth, widow of Abraham Yoder, aged 86 years.

Yoder, Emma

Mrs. Emma Yoder, widow of Harris Yoder, formerly of Mertztown, died Saturday morning at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Warmkessel, of Alburtis R. 1, at the age of 77. She was a member of the Lutheran faith, Longswamp church. She was the daughter of the late Willoughby and Mary Ann, nee Eck, Pilgert. She is survived by the following children: Henry, Mahlon and Paul of Topton; Eva of Allentown; Mrs. Floyd Warmkessel of Alburtis R. 1; Mrs. Simeon Sell and Mrs. Adam Heiter of Topton; Mrs. Warren Reppert of Mertztown; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton, on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Further services will be held in the Longswamp church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Wilson Hartzel will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, November 11, 1945, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Yoder, Irvin K.; Rohrbach, Peter; and Noll, William R.

Three elderly men were instantly killed and the other three occupants of the automobile had a miraculous escape from the same fate on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. at Hancock, Berks county, a small station just beyond Mertztown, when the automobile of Irvin K. Yoder, of Pikeville, Berks county, operated by his son, Abraham Yoder, was struck by the fast flying new express train No. 93, on the East Penn branch of the Reading Railway.

The dead are: Peter Rohrbach, aged about 50. Irvin K. Yoder, aged 65 years, owner of the car. William R. Noll, aged 59. All were residents of Pike township, between Hill Church and Pikeville, near Boyertown.

The injured are: Sarah A. Rohrbach, wife of Peter Rohrbach. Abraham Yoder, son of the owner of the car. Alice Rohrbach, aged 12 years.

The girl was injured about the limbs, while the other two suffered contusions about the back and shoulders. The impact was so terrific that Mr. Yoder's body was hurled fully 100 feet. He was catapulted against the bracket placed near the station from which the mail bags are taken by passing trains. He struck the bracket with such terrific force that it was bent, and all that was left of the man was a gory mass of flesh. The other two men were hurled in the air, to the height of the telegraph poles about the station, and both were dead when found.

The automobile was cut in two as through it had been struck by a huge knife. The rear part, containing those who were killed, was totally demolished, while the front was left intact.

Irvin K. Yoder is survived by his widow, Sarah A. (nee Herb) and three children, Abraham, Mary and Isaac, at home. Isaac was at Boyertown at the time of the accident loading feed for the farm.

William R. Noll, aged 59 years, who was killed, was a life-long resident of Hill Church and for 40 years organist of the Lutheran congregation of that place. He was prominently known as a violinist. He was on the program for the Rohrbach reunion to which he was bound. He is survived by his widow, America (nee Keller), and these children: Charles W. Noll, Bechtelsville, and expressman at the Boyertown station; Sallie, wife of Elmer Reidenauer, Boyertown; Mary, wife of Amandus Moyer, Boyertown, and Amelia, wife of Charles Dierolf, residing at home.

Peter H. Rohrbach, the third man killed, was a farmer, living at Diener's Dale, near Hill Church. He is survived by his widow, Sarah A. (nee Herb) and six children: William, Warren, Elsie, Viola, Lillie and Alice, all at home. Henry H. Rohrbach, of Fredericksville, is a brother.

It is believed that Abraham Yoder, who was driving the car, became confused when he heard the bell ringing at the crossing, and in his excitement hardly knew whether to proceed or stop and try to get back off the tracks.

The machine was purchased only three weeks ago from William Haas, at Fredericksville. It was a 1914 model. Mr. Yoder had had little experience in operating a car.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, July 9 1916, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Yoder, Jesse

Yoder - In Oley township, October 15th, Jesse Yoder, aged 60 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Yoder, John I.

Services were held for John I. Yoder, 76, of Hartz Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died April 24 in the Reading Hospital. His wife, Rosie A. (Janiszewski) Yoder, died in 1997. Born in Ruscombmanor Township, Yoder was employed for 38 years as a machine operator by Parish Structural Products Division of Dana Corp., Reading, retiring in 1984. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son, John E., Oley; and two daughters, Kathleen Ann (Yoder) Higgins, Lower Alsace Township, and Eileen Marie (Yoder) Walters, Oley. Other survivors include a sister and four grandchildren. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale The Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale, handled the arrangements.

Yoder, Katie

Yoder, Mary P.

Former elementary teacher. Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Mary P. Yoder, 96, formerly of Maidencreek Township, who died Jan. 22 in Laurel Center Genesis Eldercare, Tilden Township, where she had resided two years. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery, Perry Township. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Yoder, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Dr. George F. and Florence (Ritter) Potteiger. She was a 1924 graduate of Hamburg High School and a 1926 graduate of West Chester Normal School. Until retiring in 1971, she was last employed as a second-grade teacher at the Andrew Maier School in the Fleetwood School District. She was previously employed for years years as a third-grade teacher at Perry Elementary, and later worked as a substitute elementary teacher in northern Berks County for many years. Yoder was a life member of Blue Mountain Chapter 443, Order of Eastern Star, Hamburg, and a 50-year member of the Reading Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Surviving are a son, Howard J. Yoder, Laureldale; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, George P. Yoder, who died in 1983.

Yoder, Mary P.

Former elementary teacher. Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Mary P. Yoder, formerly of Maidencreek Township, who died Jan. 22 in Laurel Center Genesis Eldercare, Tilden Township, where she had resided two years. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery, Perry Township. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Yoder, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Dr. George F. and Florence (Ritter) Potteiger. She was a 1924 graduate of Hamburg High School and a 1926 graduate of West Chester Normal School. Until retiring in 1971, she was last employed as a second-grade teacher at the Andrew Maier School in the Fleetwood School District. She was previously employed for years years as a third-grade teacher at Perry Elementary, and later worked as a substitute elementary teacher in northern Berks County for many years. Yoder was a life member of Blue Mountain Chapter 443, Order of Eastern Star, Hamburg, and a 50-year member of the Reading Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Surviving are a son, Howard J. Yoder, Laureldale; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, George P. Yoder, who died in 1983.

Yoder, Mildred M.

Services for Mildred M. Yoder of Ontelaunee Township, were held in the Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Yoder died of natural causes Feb. 20 in her residence. Burial will be in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. Born in Maidencreek Township, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Mabel (Phillips) Yoder. Yoder was a graduate of Ontelaunee High School, Leesport. She was employed by Lucent Technologies, Muhlenberg Township, as senior layout operator before retiring in 1986. Yoder was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. John's (Gernant's) Union Church, Ontelaunee Township. She is survived by two sisters, Edna M. (Yoder) Guistwite, Maidencreek Township, and Ruth I. (Yoder) Hartranft, Temple.

Yoder, Olga S. (nee Carlson)

Yoder, Olga S. (Carlson), widow of William Yoder of 1011 Bellevue Avenue, Laureldale. Died in the Penargyl Hospital August 24, 1953. Aged 76 years, 6 months and 19 days; she was born in Swedwe, a daughter of the late Augusta and Sophia Carlson. She resided in this country for 60 years and in Laureldale for a year and a half. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Pleasantville for many years. Surviving are two sons: William C. of Bangor; Ivan of Mohnton; a daughter Elizabeth, wife of Howard M. Levan with whom she resided; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one sister and one brother. Services were conducted in the Mertz Funeral Home, Laureldale; by Rev. Mark K. Trexler, pastor of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the absence of her pastor. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. __Ralph C. Hillegass

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 9, March 2, 1954, p. 10. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Yoder, Paul E.

Among the local survivors of Paul E. Yoder, 92, formerly of Reading, who died Dec. 10 in Spruce Manor, West Reading, where he had resided since September, is a daughter, Shirley (Yoder) Miller, Leesport.

Yoder, Roy C.

Among the local survivors of Roy C. Yoder, formerly of Heidelberg Township, who died May 20 shortly after being admitted to Reading Hospital, is a daughter, Karen A. (Yoder) Deeds, Blandon.

Yoder, Susan

In Temple, on the 25th inst., Susan wife of Daniel R. Yoder, aged 61 years, 3 months and 12 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, in Temple, on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the house. Services at Grace (Alsace) Reformed Church. Interment in Alsace Cemetery.

Yoder, Susanna

Yoder -- In Oley, October 2d, Susanna Yoder, aged 83 years, 9 months and 21 days.

Yoder, Veronica

Yoder, Virginia S.

Virginia S. Yoder, 83, Douglass Township, died Aug. 13 at 10:30 p.m. in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Bucks County. Her husband, Ellis L. Yoder, died Feb. 12, 1990. Born in Gilbertsville, she was a daughter of the late Earl D. and Verna L. (Christman) Sands. Yoder had been employed for 37 years as a computer operator by Boyertown Casket Co. She was last employed for 17 years as a pharmacy technician by CVS Pharmacy. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Yoder was a 1940 graduate of Boyertown High School. She was past worthy matron of Faith Chapter 444, Order of the Eastern Star, Boyertown. Yoder was past president of Nativity Commandery 71, Knights of Templar, Pottstown, and the ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading. She is survived by a brother, Earl C. Sands, New Berlinville, and a sister, Dolores (Sands) Moser, Barto. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in St. John's Church. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pottstown. Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

Yohe, Franklin

Yohe -- On September 11th, Franklin, son of Augustus L. and Ellen Yohe, of Columbia, aged 2 years and 13 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 26, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Yohn, Bertha Mae

Bertha Mae Yohn, 71, formerly of Exeter Township, died Aug. 5 at 8:25 a.m. in Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven, where she had been a resident since 1992. Her husband, Lester A. Yohn, died April 25, 1989. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Richard A. Sauerwine. Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Louis Kocher Sr. and Edna (Fredrick) Kocher-Mull. Yohn had been employed as a sewing machine operator by Letisse Inc., Reading. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Yohn and Lester Yohn II, both of Exeter Township; and three daughters: Gloria J. (Sauerwine) Isamoyer, Laureldale; Peggy S. (Sauerwine) Zerbe, Kulpmont, Northumberland County; and Darlene M. (Yohn) Barto, Oley. Other survivors include a stepson, Michael Yohn, Reinholds; and two stepdaughters, Shirley A. (Yohn) Lutz, Pennside, and Joyce (Yohn) Ahrens, Reading. Also, three sisters: Linda (Kocher) Shingle, Reading; Rosealie (Kocher) Essig, Maidencreek Township; and Sandra (Kocher) Seyler, Exeter Township; and four brothers: Thomas Kocher, Womelsdorf; Ernest and Daniel Kocher, both of Reading; and Louis Kocher Jr., Fleetwood. There are also 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Exeter Township. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Yohn, Catharine

Catharine, widow of William L. Yohn, died at the home of her son-in-law, ex-sheriff C. B. Mayberry, No. 227 North Seventh street, aged 81 years. She was born at Barto, Berks county, being a daughter of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Barto. She was the last of her family. On August 9, 1842, she was married to Jonathan Roeder by Rev. A. J. Herman. Her husband died within two years and on November 25, 1851, she married William L. Yohn. Rev. N. S. Strassburger performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Yohn resided in Allentown where the former conducted for some years a savings bank at No. 110 North Seventh street. He died in 1885. Their only children were a son, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Maberry. Deceased was a member of Zion Reformed Church. Rev. T. J. Hacker will conduct the services at her late home on Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. The burial will be made in Fairview Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 1, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Yohn, Henry Fronefield

Henry Fronefield Yohn, an old resident of the upper end of Montgomery County, and an esteemed citizen of this borough for many years past, died at his home on West High Street, on Sunday about noon, of paralysis and general debility. He was in the 70th year of his age, having been born near Evansburg, Montgomery County, on the 25th of February, 1814. Deceased was the son of Philip Yohn and a descendant of an old and honorable German family of this section of the State. Of eleven brothers and sisters three only survive him, John Yohn, of Pottstown, William Yohn, of Philadelphia and Elizabeth Slonaker, wife of Frederick Slonaker, of Pottsgrove. Mr. Yohn was twice married ? the first time to Lydia Leidy, and the second time to Henrietta Yocum. Four children were born of the first marriage ? Elmira, now deceased of Leidy, Henry, Irwin and Mary H., wife [of] H. Zollers. The second wife of deceased survives him. Henry F. Yohn learned the trade of stone mason, and as a master builder, erected many dwellings and other buildings in Pottstown, Pottsgrove, New Hanover and adjacent sections of the country. At one time he became a wagoner, and the writer has often heard him tell of his experiences and adventures in driving the old-time Conestoga wagons between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He was an active member of some of the volunteer militia companies of Montgomery County in years gone by. During the rebellion he was suttler and wagoner for 68th PA Regiment, Col. Tippin. For a long period he was engaged in hotel keeping being proprietor of the Farmers Hotel and afterwards of the Madison House, Pottstown. Mr. Yohn was a man of powerful physical development, and was accustomed, when a young man, to perform many feats of strength and lifting; of late years he had followed the business of veterinary surgeon having a large practice and attaining such success in that line. For several years he held the position of street commissioner of Pottstown and some years ago aspired to the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner. He possessed a very extensive acquaintanceship, being well known all over Easter Pennsylvania and he was a genial, whole-souled, and kind-hearted citizen. A large family relationship and many warm friends, will mourn the loss of one whom they had long been accustomed to meet daily and receive pleasant greetings from, on the streets of Pottstown. The funeral of deceased will take place on Thursday morning next at 10 o?clock; interment at Pottstown Cemetery. Services at the house by Rev. Dr. B. M. Schmucker and at Trinity reformed Church by Rev. L. K. Evans.

Yohn, Phebe (nee Levan)

Mrs. William Yohn, of Reading. Mrs. Phebe Yohn, wife of Dr. William Yohn, died at the residence of her husband, on Third street near Franklin, Reading, on Sunday evening, aged 70 to 73 years. Her disease was pneumonia and dropsy, and she had been an invalid for some time. Deceased was a Reading lady, and her maiden name was Levan. Her husband, who survives her, and is over 80 years old, is the eldest brother of John Yohn, Henry F. Yohn, Mrs. David Royer and Mrs. Frederick Slonaker, of Pottstown; George Yohn, of Pottsgrove, and Philip Yohn, of Philadelphia.

Yohn, Zephaniah

Yorgey, Richard S.

Richard S. Yorgey, retired dry cleaning business owner, died June 6 in Ephrata Community Hospital. Yorgey, 82, Ephrata, was the husband of Ruth Constance (Marshall) Yorgey. He joined his father in 1949 in the family dry cleaning business in Reading. In the early 1960s, Yorgey also opened the Yorgey's Fine Cleaning plant in Lancaster, which he owned and operated until he sold the business in 1994. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John E. and Ruth Adelaide (Reber) Yorgey. Yorgey was involved in prison ministry and served as a chaplain at the Lancaster County Prison. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Yorgey was a 1949 graduate of Lehigh University, Bethlehem. He was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene. Yorgey is also survived by three sons: Brian, Corvallis, Ore.; Richard Jr., Washington, D.C.; and Peter, Cambridge, Mass. Other survivors include three brothers: Jack, Reading; and Jim and Bruce, both of Fayetteville, Franklin County. There are also 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Memorial services were Friday in the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene. Stradling Funeral Home Inc., Ephrata, was in charge of arrangements.

Yost, Israel C.

Yost--In this city, on the 13th inst., Israel C. Yost, aged 84 years, 4 months and 20 days. Relatives and friends, also P.O.S. of A. of McKeansburg, I.O.O.F, Knights of Malta, and Macabees of the World, of Reading, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence 710 Schuylkill avenue, on Monday at 8:30 a.m. Will leave on 10:10 train, P. & R. road, for McKeansburg, where further services and interment will take place.

Young, Amelia

Young--Near Murray, Indiana, Feb. 27, Amelia, daughter of Adam and Mary Young, aged 12 years, 4 months and 25 days.

Young, Daniel K.

Young--In this city, on the 19th inst., Daniel K. Young, aged 65 years, 1 month and 7 days. The relatives and friends of the fmaily are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, 1044 Franklin street, on Monday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Services at the 1st Reformed Church; interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Young, Edward

In the hospital, at Alexandria, on the 1st inst. Edward Young, a member of the 88th Regt. P.V., aged 37 years.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal [aka Reading Journal], Saturday, February 6, 1864. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Young, Franklin R.

Among the local survivors of Franklin R. Young, 74, who died March 13 in his Lower Heidelberg Township residence, are two sisters, Shirley (Young) Weist, Leesport, and Delores (Young) Seaman, Dauberville.

Young, Jacob W.

Jacob W. Young, 102, formerly of Pricetown, died May 19 in Berks Heim Annex, Bern Township. His wife, Elsie F. (Stitzer) Young, died in 1978. Born in Fleetwood, he was a son of the late William and Hannah Snyder and his adopted parents, Benniville and Isabel Young. Young was employed for 22 years as a stone mason until 1943 and was last employed for 25 years by the Carpenter Steel Co., Reading, retiring in 1968. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Pricetown. Young was a charter member of the Pricetown Rifle and Pistol Club. Surviving are a daughter, Jennie E. (Young) Manviller, Kutztown; and five sons: Howard J., Temple; Elmer R., Mohnton; and Herbert W., George L. and Henry J., all of Fleetwood. Other survivors include six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, William C. Young, in 1960. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in St. John's UCC. Burial will be in Pricetown Cemetery.

Young, Mary

Young -- On Thursday, June 3d, of heart disease, Mrs. Mary Young, in the 72d year of her age.

Young, Reuben

One after another we poor wayfaring mortals are transferred from time to eternity, and how frequently without even a moment’s warning for preparation or bidding farewell to the loved ones we must leave behind. This face was very forcibly illustrated at Folk’s ore mines, near Farmington, in Longswamp tsp., on Saturday last. Reuben Young, a 16 year old son of Mr. Benneville Young, had for a considerable time held the position of engineer at the mine, and on Saturday at noon, just after work had been struck off, he engaged with others in skylarking about the washery, and in trying to escape froma pursuing employee, upon whom he had playfully dashed some water, he slipped on the wet ground, and falling into the washery he was caught by the scrapers and carried around the cylinder. The others, after seeing the accident, hastened to stop the engine, but by the time this had been accomplished, the young man had been crushed to death. His abdomen had been torn open and his body fearfully mutilated. The remains were taken out of the trough, and after having been put into a presentable shape were conveyed to the home of the parents residing near by. The funeral took place yesterday at the Longswamp church. The accident was a most frightful one, and the happening of it created a great sensation throughout the neighborhood. To illustrate more clearly the nature of the casualty we may state that the machine into which the poor boy was dragged consists of a trough provided with a revolving cylinder extending through its whole length, the same having affixed thereto four rows of scrapers or teeth made of cast iron, the cylinder being close fitting, having a space of only four inches at the bottom, and perhaps five or six at the sides. Through and around these bone breaking contrivances the lad was drawn, with the result as above stated.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, August 31, 1881, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Youngers, Curtis H.

Curtis H. Youngers, 65, died of natural causes April 2 at 8:49 a.m. in his District Township residence. He was the husband of June S. (Hess) Youngers. Born in Colebrookdale Township, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Myrtle M. (Mest) Youngers. Youngers had been employed for 25 years as a truck driver by Bally Case and Cooler, now Bally Engineered Structures. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Youngers is also survived by two daughters, Roxanne S. (Youngers) Roth, at home, and Jenny R. (Youngers) Bieber, Mertztown. Other survivors include a sister, Edna (Youngers) Oister, Hereford, and a half brother, Raymond Mest, Sassamansville, Montgomery County. There are also two grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Topton. Burial with military honors will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Youngken, Pearl

Pearl Youngken, 86, of Quakertown, died May 28, 2003 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Youngken. Born in Tylersport, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Katie (Leister) Benner. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown, where she was a greeter, a member of WELCA, and a volunteer for the youth group. She was a member and sang in the choir of both the AARP Quakertown Chapter and the Upper Bucks Senior Center. She was also a member of the Golden Agers of Quakertown and a volunteer for the American Heart Association. She is survived by one son, Robert P. of Coopersburg; two daughters, Nancy Beck of Trumbauersville, and Grace Hallman of Fogelsville; two brothers, Norm Benner of Red Hill and Harold Benner of Palm; three sisters, Pauline Barndt of Telford, Mabel Eisenhower of Souderton, and Ruth Marx of Quakertown; eight grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services were held May 31. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Arrangements: C. R.Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Youse, Annie

Annie, wife of Harry Youse, of East Macungie, died on Wednesday of last week of consumption. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herman, of Berks county. She was baptized in her youth in Ziegel church in the Lutheran faith. Interment took place in the Longswamp cemetery on Monday forenoon, the services beginning at the home at 9 o'clock. Rev. Wm. F. Bond, of Shamrock, officiated. She is survived by her husband, her father (her mother having died some years ago), two sons, two daughters, one brother and one sister.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, July 4, 1907, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Youse, Earnest A.

Earnest A. Youse, 87, formerly of Reading, died July 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Berks Heim Annex, where he had been a resident for six months. His wife, Esther M. (Ziegler) Youse, died Nov. 8, 2001. Born in Stony Run, Albany Township, he was a son of the late Irvin H. and Stashia H. (Follweiler) Youse. Youse was co-owner of Showers and Youse Candies from 1947-59, and was later self-employed in home building for seven years. He then worked as a supervisor with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg, for 11 years, retiring in 1981. Youse finished his career as a mail clerk for Meridian Bank. Youse was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Reading, where he was a former elder, Sunday school teacher, choir member and chairman of the building and grounds committee. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Youse is survived by a daughter, Karen L. (Youse) Yerger, Exeter Township. There are also two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Grace Bible Church. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Youse, Richard L.

Among the local survivors of Richard L. Youse, 68, of Richmond Township, who died of natural causes June 1 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three days, is a son, Scott L. Youse, Windsor Township.

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