Constance Yocum Obituary
Born on December 2, 1951 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer G. Yocum and Hazel L. (Miller) Yocum.
She is survived by her sister, Janice Yocum and various cousins.
Constance was a graduate of Shippensburg University where she obtained her master's degree in education. She was a teacher for over thirty years with the Juniata County School District. She attended the Church of the Nativity and St. Stephens in Newport. Constance enjoyed crocheting and reading, and in earlier years liked to bowl.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown with Rev. Ryan Tobin officiating. Interment is private in Old Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal.
A closed casket visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the funeral services at 2:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Constance's memory may be made to the Church of the Nativity and St. Stephens, 159 S. Second Street, Newport, PA 17074.
For online condolences and tributes, please visit www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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