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Naomi L. Yoder, 87, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at her home.
Born on March 23, 1939 in Belleville, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Lena (Bawel) Yoder. On March 5, 1959, she married Louis S. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 2023.
Surviving are children: Leora J. Yoder and husband, Michael, of Belleville; Fern Y. Brooks-Parsons and husband, Freddie, of Stuarts Draft, VA; Vernon R. Yoder and wife Nancy, of Belleville; Twila J. Beachy and husband, Clayton of Perkins, OK; daughter-in-law: Twila Yoder (J.D.) of Belleville; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Yoder of Belleville; Nancy Beachy of New Berlin; a brother: Raymond Yoder and wife, Ann of Guys Mills; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Yoder of Meadville and Suzanna Yoder, of Belleville.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sons: Edwin Yoder, John Yoder, Philip Yoder, a son-in-law: John Brooks; a daughter-in-law: LaVina Yoder; siblings: Lomie Yoder, Aaron Yoder, Savilla Hostetler, Elsie Beachy, and Korie Yoder.
Naomi was primarily a homemaker. She supported her husband of 63 years on the family farm and in his service in mission work. She assisted in planning food gathering, freezing or canning foods for the Ezra Peachey family as they served in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. She also supported the work in Haiti under Blue Ridge International for Christ.
She was remembered by her family for her love of vegetable gardening and beautiful flowers; as well as for her baked goods, especially her rolls and bread, that were enjoyed at family gatherings, particularly by her sons-in-law. She had the gift of piecing and quilting beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren.
She was a lifelong member of the Valley View Amish Mennonite Church, where she helped with the sewing circle and Meals on Wheels ministries.
A special thanks to Geisinger Hospice for their loving and compassionate care given to our mother in her end-of-life journey.
A special thanks to her sons-in-law for allowing their wives to take care of their mother during her transitioning from this life to eternity.
A viewing will be held from 5 to8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Valley View Amish Mennonite Church, 110 Applehouse Road, Belleville. The funeral service will be held at the same location at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, with ministers Loren Yoder and Earl Peachey officiating. Eli King will officiate at the graveside service. Burial will be at Locust Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 State Route 655, Reedsville. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonbohn funeralhome.com.