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John Yothers Obituary
He was born August 26, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant.
Mr. Yother's family knew him as "Jack," and to his friends, he was "Jake."
Prior to moving to South Carolina, he was a longtime resident of Mt. Lebanon.
Mr. Yothers taught art in Burgettstown Area Schools and as an adjunct professor at Washington & Jefferson College, Washington.
He was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and held a degree in fine art from West Virginia University.
Mr. Yothers' passion was always art and painting, and he had his own website, www.johnyothers.com. He published a book of his artwork, "John Yothers Collected Works."
He was a huge fan of bluegrass and folk music. He loved the beach and ocean, retiring to the Myrtle Beach area several years ago.
Survived are his wife, Kathleen of Longs; two sons, Adam Yothers of Boston, Mass., and Dillon Yothers of Chicago, Ill.; his mother, Eva Yothers; and a brother, Harry Thomas Yothers of Driftwood.
Services will be held at a later date.
A guest book is available at MyrtleBeachFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Yothers
Stacey Vigliotti
November 24, 2014
John Yothers was a wonderful man who not only taught us about art and artists but really how to appreciate it. I had the privilege to attend some of his shows at W&J and see his art at the Century Inn. He did a portrait of my sister and I and we will forever cherish it. His enthusiasm for his work was infectious and carried over to his students. He was so much fun he was also our high school ski club sponsor and taught most us how to ski for the the first time. He is dearly missed!!
René Brown Conklin
November 22, 2014
Godspeed to a great art teacher.
Debbie Matijevich Pritts
November 20, 2014
We never knew what we had in him. His easy going nature and laid back personality made him one of the best. He inspired me and now I get to use his influence to inspire others. I really miss him.
Paula Cunningham -Mathews
November 19, 2014
Best art teacher. Ever.
Renee Shiska
November 19, 2014
Mr. Yothers was one of the most influential teachers and the best art teacher I had. He was very supportive of us "art kids" in school...I can't imagine having survived high school without him and the art room. Godspeed to a talented and special man.
November 19, 2014
Farewell to a wonderful artist and teacher.
November 19, 2014
Jake was such an amazing teacher of so many things. All of the students who had him at Burgettstown learned more than just art from him. He could always be counted on to treat you more than just a student. To his family - you have my sympathy. Nanci Visnich Foster
Jack and Kathy at the Pig Roast
November 19, 2014
Jack and Kathy at the Pig Roast
Greg Yothers
November 19, 2014
Uncle Jack to me. I am especially grateful for his nurturing my love of science over the years. He will be missed!
Michele Scuro
November 19, 2014
He was a wonderful teacher that instilled a love of art in his students. I just said he name on Sunday while sharing some pictures with my family.
Dorothy Jancart
November 19, 2014
Jake had a wonderful style of painting. I was part of a
group he had taught at Burgettstown. We were all ages
and we had so much fun.
November 19, 2014
As a student in the Burgettstown district, I enjoyed the time I spent with Mr. Yothers. A Man who passed on his passion for art to others.
Blessings for his family .
Robin Lynn
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