Leon G. Yoder

Born Sept. 11, 1955, he was the son of the late John W. Jr. and Edna R. (Edgin) Yoder. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his late wife, Annete M. (Stubbs) Yoder on Nov. 16, 2022; and granddaughter, Ella Yoder. Leon was united in marriage to Nancy Civitts on June 21, 2025. Leon is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Curtis L. (Stephanie) Yoder, Reedsville; Chad M. (Jaclyn) Yoder, McVeytown; Craig (Erica) Yoder, Montoursville; stepdaughters, Ashley D. (Randy) Goana, Azle, Texas, Jessica M. (Aaron) Heffelfinger, Elkton, Md.; 12 grandchildren, Blake, Hannah, Conner, Sadie, Adalena, Noralyn, Camden, Jacob, Autumn, Everly, Eliana, Remington; siblings, Rose (Robert) Leonhart, San Antonio, Texas; Sharon Yoder, Allensville; Larry (Jean) Yoder, Huntingdon, Raymond (Verna) Yoder, Mill Creek; and Greg (Rose) Yoder, Belleville; and many nieces and nephews. Leon graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in 1973. Formerly employed at Fairmont Foods and Ames Tru Temper, and later retired from Penn State University as a laborer for the Water Treatment Plant. During his lifetime he loved wood working, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Leon is a former member of the Allensville Volunteer Fire Co. and was a member of the Fousetown Bible Church.

Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 8, 2026 at Heath-Anderson Funeral Home, Pastor Gary Hagans officiant. Inurnment to follow at the Otelia Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Fousetown Bible Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.