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YATES, BERNICE LOUISE (EVANS) -- Bernice Louise Yates, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Friday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2004, in her Broadwood Towers residence following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 12, 1930, in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Irwin and M. Alverta Dwyer Evans. Mrs. Yates owned and operated the Star Route Motel in New Bethlehem. She was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church in Alcola and was a former member of the Cottage Hill Sewing Club. Mrs. Yates was married to Herman B. Yates, who died in 1983. Surviving are four sons and their wives, Richard H. and Debra Yates of Cottage Hill, Robert I. and Rhonda Yates of Harrisville, Timothy L. and Brenda Yates of Cranesville and Paul D. and Lisa Yates of Oak Ridge; one daughter and her husband, Barbara E. and Harvey Loose of East Brady, 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Clarence Evans of Frogtown and James Evans of Curllsville; and one sister, Mary Guntrum of Reidsburg. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by three brothers, Irvin Evans Jr., Darl Evans and an infant, Robert Evans; and a sister, Grace Miller. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Rupert Funeral Home, New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles McGinnis, pastor of the Christian Fellowship Church in Alcola, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Christian Fellowship Church, 153 Town Run Road, Fairmount City, 16224. The Derrick, January 12, 2004

YATES, BETH ANN (CRAIG) — Beth Ann Craig Yates, 47, of Winnemucca, Nev., formerly of Clarion, died of breast cancer Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at her home. Born Nov. 23, 1957, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Hunter and Martha Craig. She was a 1975 graduate of Clarion High School and a 1980 graduate of Clarion University. Mrs. Yates moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1984 and then to Winnemucca in 1987. She was married in Winnemucca Nov. 17, 1990, to Greg Yates, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Rachel and Chloe of Winnemucca; her mother, Martha Craig of Clarion; a brother, Bill Craig and sister-in-law, Susan Turner, of Camp Hill; a brother, Bruce Craig and sister-in-law, Lisa Craig, of Butler; a niece, April Shaffer of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Brenda Lenhart, a nephew, Randall Lenhart Jr., and a niece, Stephanie Lenhart of Virginia Beach, Va. Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her father. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Winnemucca Christian Fellowship. Arrangements are in charge of the Albertson Funeral Home in Winnemucca. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265.

YATES, LARRY T. — Larry T. Yates, 65, of 1072 Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in his home following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 29, 1941, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Walter A. and Willa Mae Soliday Yates. Mr. Yates was a lifelong resident of the Rimersburg area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In his younger years, Mr. Yates was employed as a mechanic and welder for several coal and construction companied and also worked for the former Pullman-Standard of Butler. He was self-employed most of his life as the operator of Yates Garage of Rimersburg and Sligo Auto Salvage, Sligo, where he retired in 2005. He enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Yates was married Aug. 30, 1968, to Becky A. Petersen, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sandy J. Yates and fiance, Randy Rumbarger, of Rimersburg and Kimberly J. Weaver and husband, Chris, of Rimersburg; two sons, Eric T. Yates and William K. Yates, both of Rimersburg; and two grandchildren, Aiden L. Weaver and Emma M. Weaver of Rimersburg. He also is survived by a sister and husband, Patty and Dan Minick of Rimersburg. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, hospice chaplain of the Clarion-Forest VNA, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. The Derrick, February 1, 2007

YATES, VIRGINIA (HILE) — CRASH KILLS WOMAN IN CLARION COUNTY -- A Clarion County woman was killed when her car collided with a coal truck, state police said. Virginia Yates, 53, of Sligo died at 9:34 a.m. yesterday in Clarion Hospital. Police said Ms. Yates was driving east at 8:35 a.m. on Route 368 in Perry, Clarion County. As she drove over a hill, she crossed the center line and collided with the front of a truck driven by Darl Snyder, 57, of Distant, Armstrong County. Snyder was not injured, police said. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) - Tuesday, October 23, 1990. Note* Daughter of Thomas McQueen Hile and Vera (Morris) and Wife of Walter Yates.

YATES, WALTER C. — Walter C. Yates, 72, of 429 Colerain St., Sligo, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2008, following a sudden illness at home. Born Sept. 10, 1936, in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Earl and Mildred Mitchell Yates. Mr. Yates was married May 29, 1959, to the former Virginia "Ginny" Hile. She preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 1990. He worked at the Owens-Brockway glass plant in Clarion for more than 20 years. He retired as a bottle inspector on March 1, 1996. Mr. Yates was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Miller and her husband Jeffrey of Parker; three sons, Daniel Yates and his wife Linda of Sligo, Camby Yates of Kingsville and Heath Yates of Sligo; six grandchildren, Brock Yates, Jeff Miller Jr., Kristin Yates, Joseph Farrell, Lydia Miller and Steven Yates; and one great-grandson, Brock Yates Jr. Also surviving are three sisters, Janice Tascarella and her husband Sam of East Brady, Judy Snyder and her husband Jerry of Sligo and Joy Rhoads and her husband Lester of Rimersburg; three brothers, Jack Yates of Clarion, Gene Yates of Rimersburg and Jay Yates of Rimersburg; and a sister-in-law, Sue Yates of Hernando, Fla. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Yates. There will be no visitation at Mr. Yates' request. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Daniel Yates

YATES, WILLA MAE (SOLIDA) — Willa Mae Yates, 86, of Rimersburg, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, where she had resided for the past three months. Born May 6, 1915, in Rimersburg, she was a daughter of William and Bessie George Solida. Mrs. Yates was a member of the Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Yates was married Sept. 16, 1933, to Walter A. Yates, who died Sept. 6, 1970. Surviving are a son and his wife, Larry and Becky Yates of Rimersburg; a daughter and her husband, Patty and Daniel Minick of Rimersburg; six grandchildren, Sandra Yates, Eric Yates, William Yates, Kimberly Yates and her fiance, Chris Weaver, Thomas Minick and his wife, Trista, and Leighann Strauser and her husband, Rick, all of Rimersburg; and one great-grandson, Hobie Minick of Rimersburg. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by a sister, Twyla Priester. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Eaton, pastor of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rimersburg, 16248.

YEANY, DONALD — Donald Yeany, 70, of Orchard, Colo., formerly of Rimersburg, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at a Denver hospital following a period of failing health. Born June 1, 1937, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Alphonzo R. and Margaret I. Yeany. Mr. Yeany was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a mountain man. He was a truck driver and a Harley Davidson Motor-cycle enthusiast. Survivors include the love of his life, Jeanine Davis; his children, Donald Jr., Debbie, Pam, Kim and Bobby; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, William A. Yeany of Rimersburg and Paul W. Yeany of Lake City, Fla.; five nephews, William Yeany Jr. of Clifton, Ill., David L. Yeany of Marien-ville, Robert N. Yeany of Sligo, Gregory Yeany of Knox and Timothy Yeany of Rimersburg; and a niece, Nancy Yohnka of Danforth, Ill. In addition to his parents, Mr. Yeany was preceded in death by a sister, Doris L. Smith. Mr. Yeany was cremated and a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rimers-burg Veteran's Memorial Park, Rimersburg, PA 16248 or to the VFW, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Source: Courier-Express/Tri-County 2008

YEANY, ROBERTA M. (McCALL) — Roberta M. McCall Yeany, 73, of Shippenville, Paint Township, died unexpectedly at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2004, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 4, 1931, in Monroe Township, Curllsville, she was the daughter of William Robert and Myrna Alice Bashline McCall. She was a 1949 graduate of Clarion High School. Mrs. Yeany was employed in the office of Owens-Illinois Glass Plant, Clarion, for a number of years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo and reading. Mrs. Yeany was of the Methodist faith. She was married at the McCall homestead, Clarion, May 16, 1959, to William A. Yeany Sr., who survives. Also surviving are six children, Tara Lynn Mortimer and husband, Rick, of Sligo, Kimberly Sue Yeany of Hubbard, Ohio, Jeffrey E. Yeany and wife, Janice, of Day City, William A. Yeany Jr. and wife, Janie, of Clarion RD, Paula Yeany Ekard and husband, Chet, of California and Tim Yeany of California; 11 grandchildren, Amy Mortimer Clark and husband, Lee, of Marlborough, Mass., Elizabeth Mortimer of State College, Kylie Yeany and Corbin Yeany, both of Day City, Jeremiah "JD" Pleasant of Hubbard, Ohio, Brandon Yeany of Hubbard, Ohio, Robert J. Yeany of Virginia, William J. Yeany of Clarion and Tasha Ekard, Austin Yeany and Hayden Yeany, all of California; one great-grandchild, Damon Yeany of Clarion; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yeany was preceded in death by one brother, William E. "Buck" McCall, who was killed in a plane crash in 1954 while serving with the U.S. Air Force; and a sister Willivene Downs Futcher, who died in 2003. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Clarion Library, Main Street, Clarion, 16214, or to the Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, 16232. Source: Derrick.

YEANY, WILLIAM ANDREW -- William Andrew Yeany, 86, of Clarion, died Tuesday morning, March 11, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Mayport, he was the son of James Vanburen and Lillie Lavina Klouse Yeany. He led a life of service and honor and was a proud veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Force from January 1941 through November 1945, holding the rank of master sergeant. After receiving an honorable discharge, Mr. Yeany worked at Owens-Illinois in Clarion and retired as warehouse supervisor after 45 years. In addition to his dedication to work and family, Mr. Yeany was a member of the American Legion Post No. 66, Loyal Order of the Moose and the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Norwich Lodge No. 302. Mr. Yeany first was married July 5, 1944, to Pauline Ruth Showers, who died Dec. 23, 1956. He then was married May 16, 1959, to Roberta M. McCall, who preceded him in death June 14, 2004. Surviving are a younger sister, Dorothy Minich of Fairmount City RD; and his six children, Bill Yeany Jr. and wife, Jane, of Corsica, Tim Yeany of Los Angeles, Calif., Paula Yeany of Los Angeles, Tara Mortimer and husband, Rick, of Sligo, Kim Yeany of Naples, Fla., and Jeff Yeany and wife, Jan, of Corsica; and was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Yeany was preceded in death by a brother, James Yeany; and two sisters, Nellie Stahlman and Ruth Bish. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post No. 66 at 10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church, Clarion. The family requests donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Services, Knox, 16232. The Derrick - Wednesday, March 12, 2008

YINGLING, ARTHUR R. — Arthur R. Yingling, 83, of Centerville RD4, a Clarion County native, died at 9:27 am Monday in Titusville Hospital. Born November 11, 1898, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was the son of James Burl and Mary Jane Thompson Yingling. He was married June 9, 1921, in Clarion to the former Bertrelle Elizabeth Rank, who survives. Mr. Yingling operated Knight's Creamery at Leatherwood from 1924 to 1935. He then moved to Titusville where he owned and operated Yingling Brothers Dairy until 1961 when he retired. He was a member of the First Untied Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Lois) Sterling of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Earl Yingling of Titusville and Glenn Yingling of Newark Valley, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Claude (Zora) Henry of Sligo; four brothers, Carl Yingling of Oseola, Clair Yingling of Rimersburg, Lloyd Yingling of Gibsonia, and Homer Yingling of Mars; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a brother, Richard Yingling, and a sister, Ellen McCullough. The Gordon B. Garret Funeral Home in Titusville is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Linda Walls.

YINGLING, BERTHA L. -- Bertha L. Yingling, 83, of Rimersburg RD 1, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000, at her home following a sudden illness. Born April 16, 1917, in Wilgus, she was a daughter of Albert and Mamie Courson Giles. She was a 1935 graduate of Sligo High School. In the past, Mrs. Yingling had worked as a waitress in various restaurants throughout the Clarion area and last was employed at the former Wolf's KOA Campground near Knox. Mrs. Yingling was a Protestant. She was a homemaker and quilting was her favorite hobby. Mrs. Yingling was married Dec. 15, 1937, to R. Clair Yingling, who died July 24, 1983.Surviving are a son and his wife, Allan and Mary Jane Yingling of Rimersburg RD 1; a sister, Mrs. Quay (Gladys) Finnefrock of Franklin RD; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yingling was preceded in death by a brother, Merle Giles. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Getschman, pastor of the Curllsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery.

YINGLING, HOMER B. — Homer B. YINGLING, 89, formerly of Curllsville, died November 17, 1997. Born June 7, 1908 in Monroe Township, Clarion County, son of James Burl and Mary Jane (Thompson) Yingling. Leader Vindicator November 19, 1997

YODER, IDA MAY (SMITH) — Mrs. Ida May Yoder, of Summerville, formerly of Hawthorn, died Friday, March 8, 1974 at 4:20 p.m. at Clarion Hospital at the age of eighty-eight years. Born February 9, 1886 in Limestone township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Albert and Sarah M. (Bashline) Smith. She was married to David William Yoder June 16, 1915 at Curllsville. Mr. Yoder preceded her in death December 8, 1890. Surviving are six children: Mrs. Lucile Carlson, of Oak Ridge; Helen, wife of Lawrence Adams, Edwin Smith, of Shippenville, Joyce, wife of William Yoder, of Summerville; Rev. Ray Yoder, of Sligo; and Edgar M. Yoder, of Nashport, O. A daughter, Mrs. Truitt, preceded her in death October 30, 1968. Seventeen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren also survive as does one sister, Mrs. Estella McHenry, of Sligo. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn with Rev. James R. Long, pastor of the Summerville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Churchville cemetery at Licking township, Clarion county. Jefferson Democrat(?), 1974, transcribed by Kevin Thompson.

YODER, WILLIAM JOSEPH RAYVAUGH (REV) — The Rev. William Joseph Rayvaughn "Ray" Yoder, 85, of Bell Run Road, Fairmont, W.Va., died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at his home. Born Dec. 2, 1921, in Fairmount City, he was a son of the late David William Harrison and Ida Smith Yoder. He graduated from Hawthorne High School. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army. He retired from Rex-Hide Rubber Works. The Rev. Ray Yoder, as he was known when he was preaching, was a retired minister with more than 30 years of service, mainly as pastor of Hillville Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was an ordained minister of the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection. He most enjoyed time spent with his family and was well known for his good sense of humor and wit. He enjoyed reading. He was married Jan. 28, 1943, to Evelyn Louise Drayer. He is survived by one son, the Rev. Ronald Yoder and his wife, Kathryn, of Fairmont, W.Va.; one daughter, Nancy Stearns and her husband, the Rev. Rodney, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Tim Stearns and his wife, Margarette, Carla Norris and her husband, William, Rhonda Nicholas and her husband, Daryl, Scott Yoder and his wife, Becky, and Naomi Meyers and her husband, Leonard. Survivors also include 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters Joyce Bish and her husband, Darrell, of California and Maretta Smith of Sligo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Louise Drayer Yoder; his second wife, Naomi Gertrude Swogger Yoder; one brother, Edgar Yoder; and three sisters Mae Truitt, E. Lucille Carlson and Helen Adams. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont, W.Va., and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. The Rev. Yoder will lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church of Wildcat, near Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. William Cope and the Rev. Gary Winemiller officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by members of the Rimersburg VFW and American Legion ceremonial squad. Interment will be at Churchville Cemetery in Curllsville.

YORI, CHARLOTTE JEAN — Charlotte Jean "Tillie" Yori, 74, of Colerain Street, Sligo, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Clarion Hospital following a sudden illness. Born Feb. 27, 1933, in Hawkville, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Alice Rosina Yori. She attended the Hawkville School and was a member of the New Athens Church of God of Prophesy in Rimersburg. Miss Yori was a 20-year resident of Sligo, and she was a familiar face at all the stores in Sligo as she made her rounds. She was a daily helper at the Korner Restaurant in Sligo. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Strauser and her husband, George, of Rimersburg; and three boys, Delbert T. Hockenberry Jr. of Rimersburg, Charles L. Hockenberry and his wife, Donna H., of Natrona Heights, and Donald J. Hockenberry and his wife, Sue, of Sligo. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Kathy Miller and her husband, Drew, of Parker, and George Strauser Jr. of Rimersburg; the Hockenberry grandchildren, Mike, Tim, Brett, Charlotte, Charles Jr., Danielle, Dolores, Fred Jr., Katlin, Brittany, and Fred Vasbinder and his wife, Amy; and four great-grandchildren, Alicia, Zack, Quentin and Landon. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by one brother, Delbert; and one boy, Fred Hockenberry Sr. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg and from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the New Athens Church of God of Prophesy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the New Athens Church of God of Prophesy with the Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow at Rimer Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the New Athens Church of God of Prophesy, Rimersburg, 16248. Derrick 6/19/2007.

ZEWE, MARY JANE (MECHESNEY) — Mary Jane Zewe, 73, of Traister Road, Rimersburg, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in the Clarion Hospital following an illness. Born Jan. 31, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Edgar and Genevieve Mary "Jane" Lennon Mechesney. Mrs. Zewe attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School, North Side, Pittsburgh. She enjoyed being a homemaker for her family and her grandchildren. Mrs. Zewe was married in Pittsburgh May 27, 1953, to Roy William Zewe Jr., who survives. Also surviving are one son, Roy William Zewe III of Rimersburg; three daughters and their husbands, Bette L. and John Remmick of Sligo, Mary Jane and Michael DiPippa and Cathy Lyn and Roger Blystone, all of Rimersburg; eight grandchildren, John Remmick Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Sligo, Frank Remmick and wife, Rebecca, of Sligo; Jill DiPippa of Rimersburg, Krista DiPippa of Rimersburg, Roger Blystone III, Rory Blystone, Ashlyn Blystone and Autumn Blystone, all of Rimersburg; and four great-grandchildren, Kloe, Jay, Frankee and Ethan Remmick, all of Sligo. She also is survived by one brother, William James Mechesney of Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Elizabeth Balzer and husband, Robert, of Springdale and Martha Perella of Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Leah Lynn Remmick, March 24, 1999. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas C. Pesci, pastor of the East Brady Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Church, East Brady, 16028, or to the Gideons Cry Ministry International, in care of the Rev. Chris Bowser, P.O. Box 44, Newmine, 16244.