Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1931
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
M. Yoder Obituary
88, of North Canton, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born November 12, 1931 in Rittman to the late Frank and Florence (Ripley) Yoder and has lived in North Canton since 1962. Dean graduated from Rittman High School in the class of 1949 and from Kent State University in 1961. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his service in the military he was employed as a Cost Analyst for Timken in Canton for over 30 years. He also worked out of his home preparing taxes for many people for 50 years. He served as president of the North Canton Student Loan Foundation and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer, gardener and bowler along with being a fan of Donald Duck and imitating his voice. Dean married Donna Duckworth on October 4, 1997 and she survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Donna are children, Douglas (Tonya) Yoder of Ft. Collins, CO and Ann (Doug) Scherrer of Arvada, CO; grandchildren, Britton (Jacleen) Yoder of McKinney, TX, Nolan, Roman and Paris Yoder of Ft. Collins, CO and Katie Scherrer of Arvada, CO; great grandchildren, Oliver and Anders Yoder; sister, Lyla Games of Watsonville, CA; step daughters, Denise Bennett, Diane Brown, Lynn Galyen and Karen Fiorenza; 10 step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Donald and Richard Yoder; and sister, Marilyn Litman.
Services will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman with Pastor Ralph Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Canton Student Loan Foundation, p.o. box 2224, N. Canton, OH 44720. For online register book, obituary, condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.
Auble-Gillman, 330-925-2911
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for M. Yoder
March 13, 2020
To the Yoder Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Mr. Yoder's passing and express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rich and Karen Kolarik
March 12, 2020
May Our Lord's Peace be with Dean's family.
Greg & Sherry Sarbach
March 11, 2020
To the Yoder family our deepest sympathy for the passing of Dean a long time friend and neighbor Ron and Carole Singer and family.
Jim and Ann Huff
March 10, 2020
To the Yoder family,
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of Dean. He has been a good friend for many years. Doug and Anne, we remember you fondly from Zion in North Canton.
Jim and Ann Huff
March 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nick and Juanita Cignetti
March 8, 2020
Deepest sympathies to the Yoder Family
Auble-Gillman Funeral Home
March 8, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in M. Yoder's name
Memorial Events
for M. Yoder
Funeral services provided by:
Auble-Gillman Funeral Home - Rittman360 West Sunset Drive, Rittman, OH 44667
How to support M.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor M. Yoder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
