P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME
206 WATER STREET
PO BOX 1
DUSHORE, PA 18614
TEL 570 928-8163 FAX 570 928-8116
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April 10, 2005
OBITUARY
John Andrew Yost, age 58, of Lopez, PA formerly of Benton, PA passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA.
John was born January 10, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late Thomas Frederick & Emily Marie Eskridge Yost. He graduated from High School in Philadelphia and served in the US Navy. He worked at a steel mill for several years until moving to Benton, PA in 1976. He worked for many years for Benton Wood Products and also tended bar at the Elk Grove Hotel. He moved to Lopez, PA in 1999.
John was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Benton and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Benton. He was also a 15 year member of the Benton Fire Department.
Surviving:
Daughter, Kimberly Hanson CA
Step-son:
Bryan Wildoner Benton, PA
4 step-daughters:
Clarinda Snyder Lopez, PA
Michelle Wildoner Mildred, PA
Melissa Barnhardt Lopez, PA
Tammy Mawery Berwick, PA
2 Brothers:
Thomas A. Yost Lutherville, MD
Joseph Yost Philadelphia, PA
Sister:
Helen Pierce Bensalem, PA
8 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marion Collins.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Philadelphia with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA and a Memorial Mass will be held at Christ the King Church in Benton.
Arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.
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