Michael Paul Yoder

Michael Paul Yoder obituary

Michael Paul Yoder

Michael Yoder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Michael Paul Yoder, 62, of Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA. Born May 8, 1963 in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Arnold I. and Estelle L. (Moran) Yoder. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas A. Yoder of Huntingdon and John P. Yoder and wife, Leslie (Johnson) Yoder of Toledo, WA; three nieces and nephews, Arnold Yoder and wife, Nicole, Stephanie (Yoder) Brown, and Dalton Yoder; a great-nephew and a great-niece, Charles and Nova Yoder; and Kristen Biancone, who was like a daughter to him, and her children, Arlo and Demi. Also surviving are three aunts, Rosanne T. Moran of Huntingdon, Sara Frey of Wakarusa, IN and Ruby Snyder of Goshen, IN; as well as, several cousins and extended family members. Mr. Yoder was baptized in the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Huntingdon Country Club and B.P.O.E. Lodge 976, Huntingdon. He attended Huntingdon public schools and was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School class of 1981, where he was an all-conference lineman in football. During high school, Mike was employed by Garner Lumber in Marklesburg. He later became co-owner of Mister Donut in Huntingdon for 10 years. Afterward, he was a car salesman in California and subsequently at Fiore's in Altoona. He then became employed by SCI-Huntingdon, retiring as Food Service Supervisor after 25 years of service. Mike enjoyed golf and was an avid sports enthusiast, particularly football. He also enjoyed boating and jet-skiing on Lake Raystown, and sprint car racing. At Mike's request there will be no public viewing or visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in remembrance of Michael P. Yoder may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To sign an online guest book and express condolences, visit www.johnbbrownfuneralhome.com.

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