Wayne R. Yoder, 62, of Lavelle, Butler Township, formerly of Minersville, passed away on Friday at home.
Born on December 16, 1960 in Pottsville, he was the oldest son of the late Melvin and Geraldine (Stoudt) Yoder.
He was a 1978 graduate of Minersville High School. He was a former Schwan’s representative; and was last employed by MI Windows, Gratz.
Wayne is survived by his companion, Patricia L. Miller; two children, Shane Yoder and Nicole Yoder; three grandchildren, Dylan and Catherine Yoder and Damien Barr. He is also survived by four brothers, Kevin Yoder, Minersville, Todd Yoder (spouse, Camille), Forestville, Brian Yoder (spouse, Jen), Branchdale, and Dale Yoder (spouse, Holly), Jonestown, Cass Township; nieces and nephews; a maternal uncle, George Slane, Ashland.
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