Irene A. Yoder

Irene A. Yoder, adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 71 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21st 2024.
Born on Tuesday, July 21st 1953 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Ohl and Theresa A. (Momrock) Ohl of Tamaqua. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Douglas A. Yoder(2007) and her older sister Maryann Ohl(1999).
Surviving are her 3 children; Melisa A. Snyder and her husband Stephen Snyder, Douglas A. Yoder II and his wife Jen Miller, and Nicole M. Yoder. 3 grandchildren; Christine A. Yemm, Aaron M. Miller, and Ryan A. Snyder. 1 great-grandchild; Wyatt D.M. Kerestus.
Of Catholic faith, Irene attended St. Jeromes and later, Tamaqua High School. She worked diligently for Sealey Mattress in Delano, retiring after 25+ years. Irene was as loving as she was stubborn. She enjoyed keeping a meticulous garden, decorating for holidays and was an avid animal lover. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, be it playing with her "little buddy" Wyatt, going to comedy shows, or vacationing. She was deeply loved and admired; she will be greatly and forever missed.
A memorial service for Irene will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday, September 26, 2024 from E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Friends may call from 5:00PM until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to : Tamaqua Area Animal Rescue, 345 East Elm Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com