Jean Yoder Obituary
Jean was born in Lancaster, PA, on August 8, 1932, a daughter of Jacob and Dora Lehman. She was the wife of the late John P. Yoder, Jr.
Jean is survived by two daughters: Jacqueline, wife of Stephen Hollinger, of Terri Hill, PA, and Dori Jean Noecker, of Brigantine, NJ; and two sons: Gary Lee Stone, of St James City, FL, and Dennis E Stone, of Westport, PA. Jean is also survived by a sister, Geraldine, widow of John Ebersole, and a brother, Leroy Lehman, husband of Josie, of East Petersburg, PA.
She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Waiting for Jean in Heaven are her husband John, parents, brother Lee Lehman, Baby Douglas, and beloved pets: Nancy, Sugar, and Snutzie.
Jean graduated from Manheim High School. She was an LPN and worked in hospital, geriatric and prison nursing. She was also a Realtor and assisted people in the buying and selling of homes.
Jean's mission in her later years was to show the love of Jesus to her family and others through music. She sang in the choirs at West Lawn Methodist church for many years and enjoyed being a soloist at the church and at Nursing homes. She also enjoyed singing, praying and telling God's love to the prisoners at the Berks County Jail. She started the Van Mission and Souper Bowl Sunday at the church and crocheted many Prayer shawls for hurting souls.
She also went on two mission trips to Oklahoma to share God's love to the Native Americans. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading, movies, crossword puzzles, crocheting, and bird watching.
A graveside service and interment will be at the Mastersonville Cemetery in Manheim, PA, on November 28th, Tuesday, at 2 PM.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Jean K. (Lehman) Yoder, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Gary Stone
November 27, 2023
The address of the Mt Hope Mennonite Church where Jean is going to be buried tomorrow is: 1969 Mastersonville Rd Manheim PA 17545. I checked it out today and the address of the church may make it easier to find using a GPS.
Gary Stone
Gary Stone
November 27, 2023
Jean's burial and service will be held at Mastersonville BIC cemetery on November 28th, 2pm. See you there.
Gary Stone
Barbara J Lehman
November 24, 2023
Jean was my sister-in-law. We had many fun family dinners together when my husband was alive. She was a lovely person and we used to call each other sister. Love you Jean.
Shirley Koch
November 21, 2023
I met Jean at Berks Heim nursing home in the early 80's. We worked together many a time. She was a kind nurse. We enjoyed the newspaper crossword puzzles and would call each other when we got stuck. She would say, did you get the stupid puzzle/" LOL. Jean was kind and thoughtful and loved her family. I never saw her angry .We would talk on the phone daily. I will miss her.
Shirley Koch
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Ruth Stephens
November 17, 2023
Remembering so many happy times with you Jean:being part of the Lord's Singers, celebrating your birthday eating pot pie, going to McDonald's for crispy fries, and going on quests to find butter brickle ice cream. Farewell my Dear Friend
Melody A Leese
November 16, 2023
I will miss your beautiful smile and your smart and sassy whit! Love you Aunt Jean. Mel
Jerry Ebersole
November 16, 2023
Lots of wonderful times with my sweet sister. I will miss those weekly calls to you. I love you. Your sister Jerry.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
625 North 4th Street, Reading, PA 19601
Make a Donation
in Jean Yoder's name
People and places connected with Jean
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Jean's loved ones
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 more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
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 moreWays to honor Jean 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
