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Janet Yoder Obituary

Janet R. Yoder, age 75, of Coopersburg, formally of Hollsoppe, PA, passed away Wednesday morning on February 17th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest after a long battle with kidney disease. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd & Flora (Coleman) Lambert. Wife to the late Donald E. Yoder, who passed on January 7, 2013; they were married 54 years. Janet was a registered nurse, working with Sacred Heart Hospital in her early years, then a nurse at the family practice of the late Dr. Walter Filipek, of Hellertown, for many years before retiring. Janet also worked as a private duty nurse caring for many in the Lehigh Valley. Survivors: son, Doug Yoder and wife Lynette of Lenhartsville, PA; daughters: Donna (Yoder) Steitz and husband Dale of Johnstown, PA, Debi Yoder and companion Greg McCormick of Auburn, NY, Judi (Yoder) Pool and husband John of Breinigsville, PA; grandson, Dion DeSentis, Jr., also of Breinigsville, PA; brothers, Ray Lambert of TN, Wesley Lambert and wife Julie of OH; plus several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, Charles Lambert, and sister, Carol (Lambert) Boring. Services: Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 26th at 1:30pm at the Morning Star Moravian Church, 234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg, PA. Contributions: Contributions can be made under her name to the American Kidney Fund.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 23, 2016.

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Ann Mathews

February 26, 2016

To Janet's family,

I just learned of her death & sending my sympathy to you all, along with prayers. I knew her from the Senior Cente in Coopersburg & we often talked about her kidney disease as my one sister also was going thru the same thing.

God bless you all.

Angie (Houchin) Moszer

February 25, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.I have a lot of memories growing up in the neighborhood and spending time at your house.I will never forget your Mom, and your Dad.

Donna Yoder-Steitz

February 23, 2016

Mom..you were on the prayer chain at Stahl church this past Sunday. I had to tell them that you past away..it was the hardest thing I did...But instead of asking everyone for any monetary items or cards..."in leu of"...I asked them to give there children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, any children that are special in there life's a hug and say your name, and that they are loved ♡

Donna Yoder-Steitz

February 23, 2016

Mom...you were included in the prayer chain at Stahl church on Sunday, and then I had to let everyone know that you had passed .Hardest thing I had to say. But instead of asking from them, for anything that would be of monetary value..I asked them to look at there children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, any child that is in there life's and give them a big hug, and say your name, and let them all know you love them, and that they are special ..♡

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