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William Yeomans Obituary
William E. Yeomans, 88, of West Pittston, passed away Monday evening, May 20, 2024, in United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Twp., surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Waverly, N.Y., he was a son of the late Homer and Edna Saunders Yeomans. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1954. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, West Pittston, where he was active in the church choir.
After high school, he went to East Stroudsburg University, where he graduated with his under grad in education in 1958.
He was employed at Souderton High School as a head football coach and teacher, Bucknell University as head football and wrestling coach and teacher, and Coughlin High School as head football coach and teacher.
He also was the regional sales director at the United Republic Life Insurance Company, Harrisburg, and then the logistics manager at Diversified Records, West Pittston, until his retirement.
After retirement, he was then employed part time at Fox Hill Country Club as the starter/ranger for many years.
His number one priority was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved attending all of their sporting events. His family trips to Rehoboth Beach were his favorite. He was also a great story teller to whoever would listen.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Homer "Bucky" Yeomans; and sister, Eleanor Roberts.
Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Lois Melberger; son, Scott Yeomans and wife, Julianne Ruocco, West Chester; daughter, Lori Burke and husband, Jack, Morgan Hill, Calif.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alissa, John Burke, Julie Saunders (Jeff), Kristine Schlatter (Peter), Chase and Olivia Yeomans, Kara Ferguson (Ryan) and Kaitlin Robinson (Thomas); great-grandchildren, Cole, William, Anthony, PJ, Benjamin and Erin; sister, Shirley Yeomans, West Pittston; brother and sister-in-law, Cliff "Mickey" and Ruth Melberger, West Pittston; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing for William from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. A service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the West Pittston Cemetery.
Condolences can be left at Howellllussi.com.
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Paul Tomlin
November 4, 2024
My condolences to the extended Yoemans family. What a great man. I was a defensive back for 3 years for Coach at Bucknell, winning the MAC championship in 1965. I then met coach again at DIT, where he invited me to golf with him, where I was introduced to the company and worked with him for 3 years. Wonderful man and a great friend. He will truly be missed.
Paul Tomlin
Julie Calabro
August 31, 2024
Was just thinking of Bill. I was so sorry to hear he passed. Great guy! I know it´s been a few months, but I still wanted to make a post at this late date. RIP, Bill! Love, Julie!
John Licata
July 7, 2024
Sad to learn of coaches passing. He was my Unico and Dream game coach. Had a great sense of humor making things fun, while working hard and focus on the things that matter. Condolences to family.
Deborah R Yeager
June 6, 2024
May Bill rest in peace. I always enjoyed talking with him and listening to his stories. He was a lovely man and I'm proud to have been his friend.
Tom Mc Dade
May 22, 2024
Condolences to the family of Coach Yeomans. I was his first qb at Coughlin. Spent many hours with him in the wrestling room, gym and practice field working on my sprint out steps and option plays! Taught me the value of hard work. I still talk about him from time to time.
Tony Neare
May 22, 2024
Played for Coach Yeoman at Coughlin High. He made me a better person and our team champs ! Tony Neare #90. Rip Coach .
George Shields
May 22, 2024
To the Yeomans family my sincere condolences! I played football for Coach Yeomans at Coughlin! He made us champs!!!
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