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Colton Yeager Obituary
September 4, 2009
Colton Jerrime Yeager, 13 months, of 244 S. Second St., Saint Clair, passed away Friday evening.
Born in Pottsville, July 11, 2008, he was a son of Richard J. Yeager and Brianna Cappel. He was a little boy who loved to eat and loved being with his big brother and always had a smile to share with everyone.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.
Preceding him in death were maternal grandparents, John and Severine Prock and Sally Yeager; great-great-grandfather, Walter Sponhouse; maternal great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Setlock; great-great-grandparents, Albert and Ethel Yeager.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Connor John Yeager, at home; maternal grandparents, Brian and Gina Prock Cappel, Frackville; paternal grandparents, Richard A. and Diane Neumeister Yeager Jr., Fountain Springs; maternal great-grandmother, Judy Cappel, Pottsville; paternal great-grandfather, Richard A. Yeager Sr., Fountain Springs; paternal great-grandparents, Marlin and Mary Lou Neumeister, Ashland; paternal great-great-grandmother, Loretta Sponhouse, Port Carbon; paternal great-great-grandmother, Betty McGinley, Girardville; an aunt, Johnna Lynn Cappel, Frackville; cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday from Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. The Rev. Darcy Reis, assistant pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, will officiate. Viewing will be from 6 p.m. until time of service Tuesday. Private interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives are asked to bring a new or excellent condition stuffed animal to the viewing. The toys will be donated to Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital, Danville, in memory of Colton.
Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Colton Yeager
Slim & Mary Remaley
September 16, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patricia Gatley
September 11, 2009
Dear Brianna,
I was deeply sorry to hear about Colton's passing and I know you are going through a very difficult time.
Here is a little Irish prayer for Colton.
"When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence....a quiet sadness...A longing for one more day...one more word...one more touch.
We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see you again some day, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye."
Brianna,
God Bless you and keep you strong for your family.
Love Pat
September 11, 2009
Dear Gina, Brian & family
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandson. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eleanor (Thomas) Herman
Dean James
September 11, 2009
Brianna & Richie,
With 5 children of my own, I can only guess at what a nightmare this has been for the both of you.
Brianna - we have never met but if my cousin Richie cared about you then you must be really something.
Richie - Man, I am so sorry that this has happened to you and your family.
I pray that Jesus will hold you both close and help to ease the terible pain and sorrow that has come apon you.
Email me anytime
[email protected]
With all my heart,
Dean James
Russ Setlock
September 11, 2009
Brianna, Rich, Gina and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little angel. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Your Uncle Russ
Julie Mikos
September 10, 2009
Dear Gina & family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Julie, Gerry & Ethan Mikos
Sam Julian
September 10, 2009
Gina and Family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
September 9, 2009
Gina and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson. I can only imagine the pain of the loss of such a young life. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Barb Eidem and Sabrina Hunt
denise
September 9, 2009
i am so sorry to hear about your little angel. if there is anything anyone can do for you it will be your other little angel,just being there for his mommy. i know he is now in heaven with his golden wings and playing with his cars
Donna Green
September 9, 2009
Bri, Gina, and the whole family,
I am so sorry to hear what happened...He was a beautiful baby and you have been on my mind and in my prayers 24/7 since the moment I found out...Jesus decided to take him home to be with him, and we may never know the reason why, but if there is anything more I can do besides pray and love you guys...let me know. Bri, everyone misses you and loves you at work.
September 9, 2009
Lil' Rich, Rich and Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and if you need anything, please give us a call.
Steve, Rita and Stephen Shalamanda
Theresa Seiger
September 9, 2009
Diane and family, there are no words to make what you are going thru easy, the emptiness will always be there but if you cherish little Colton's memory and keep him in your heart it will get you thru.My deepest sympathies to you all and please know you are in my prayers
September 9, 2009
Bri,Rich, Connor and families
Words are never enough to express our deepest sympathy. Colton was a wonderful little boy and will be greatly missed by all.
We are here if you need us for anything - anytime.
With Love, Missy, Ernie, Ryan, Ashley, and Mikayla Scott
Patti (Shalamanda) Cataldo
September 9, 2009
Dear Gina, Brianna, Rich, and family,
There are no words except heartfelt sympathy for your heartbreaking loss of your precious baby boy. My prayers are with you all.
nick cappel
September 8, 2009
bri and rich and connor
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends
i am here if you need someone to talk to i love you cuz
Grace Mullecker
September 8, 2009
Dear Bri and Family.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Good Lord help you through this sorrow and know that there are so many who are sharing your pain. Love, Grace and Nan
Maryann Shadler
September 8, 2009
Dear Bri
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Cherish your memories of your baby. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Tammy Halon
September 8, 2009
Bri and family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son and grandson. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
SUE KORAB
September 8, 2009
BRIANNA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. I CAN'T IMAGINE YOUR PAIN. JUST KNOW IN YOUR HEART, HEAVEN HAS A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
SUE KORAB, NSO
Aunt Chrissy
September 8, 2009
Bri, Gina, Brian, Connor, Johnna and family.
For as long as I know you I still have no words that can express the sorrow I feel for you all. I don't think anybody can understand your loss. I would give anything to take away your pain. Colton was already an angel, but now he is with God and he will watch over all of you, and someday we will all be able to give him a big hug. He was a very lucky boy to be loved by such a wonderful family. You know I love you all.
Chris Beckett
September 8, 2009
Dear Bri and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Colton. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You are a great mother and daugther. You friends and family will help you through this difficult time.
Take care Bri,
Chris Beckett
September 8, 2009
So very sorry for your loss..
The Saddest Word, Goodbye
When God calls our children
to dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometimes question
the wisdon of His love.
For no heartache compares with,
the death of one small child.
Who does so much to make our world,
seem so wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to His fold.
So He picks a rosebud
before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them,
and so He takes but few.
To make the land of heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult
still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind knows
will always be Good-bye.
So when a little child departs,
we who are left behind,
Must realize God loves children.
Angels Are Hard To Find!!
Rose Varndell
September 8, 2009
Dearest Brianna and Rich,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, only one can know the pain you are experiencing when they have lost a child or gradnchild. My heart is broken with you. I do know how you are at a loss right now my deepest sympahty is with you. You will be continually be in my prayers. Love Aunt Rose Varndell
September 8, 2009
Dear Bri and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time. Bri you are a wonderful Daughter and Mother and with your families help you will get thru this difficult time.
Take care Bri .
Liz Beckett
Chrissy, Chris, Bailee Nauayalis
September 8, 2009
Mrs. Cappel & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your angel. My heart goes out to you all. Please find peace in knowing you will all be together again one day. Our sympathy's to you all.
September 8, 2009
Brianna,Rich,Connor,Gina,Brian and Johanna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Aunt Karen and Uncle Dale
September 7, 2009
Diane, no on should ever lose a child, my heart breaks for you . this is the hardest thing anyone has to go threw, keep praying to God and hold all your family close. Their are no words right now that help, but know this everyone is praying for you whole family, If you need someone to talk to or cry with please feel free to call me, I know what your going threw. Hold all your family in your heart. God bless all of you. Mary Towey
Alysia Frederick
September 7, 2009
Bri, Rich, Conner and Family,
Words can not begin to express our deepest sympathy for your families. Cherish all the memories you made with him.
Colton was the little man back in Giraffe Room 2. All of his First Friends Family will miss him dearly and will never forget the memories we shared with him.
I can just see him sitting on the chair in the AM eating his little muffins smilling away.
You are continually in our thoughts and prayers,we share in your grief and send our love.
<3 First Friends Preschool/Daycare <3
September 7, 2009
Dear Bri,
We are all so sorry to hear about Colton. As a Mother I cannot imagine the loss you are feeling, but I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and praying for you all. He is in the arms of an angel now, and hopefully the memories you have will bring you some peace.
Sara, Mike Caitlynn, Emily and Mia Cuttic
Kara
September 7, 2009
Bri, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Keep your memories of Colton close to your heart and they will help you get through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and Connor.
Katie Faust
September 7, 2009
Brianna,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jen
September 7, 2009
Dear Bri,Rich,and Diane
I just want to say how sorry i am to hear about your loss. it is always hard when you lose someone but it is harder when it's a child. Just remember the time you had with Colton and always cherish those memeories. Keep his memory alive by telling others what a special child he was. I also want to pass something along to Connor.
Conner never forget your little brother. He may not be here with you but remember he will always be in you heart forever.
Lastly, remember you all will be reuited again one day. Again I'm sorry for your loss.
(Jen L. from Broad Mt.)
MICHAEL LIPTOK
September 7, 2009
There are no words that i can say other then that you all are in my prayers and thoughts and always will be.
Joesph & Joyce Balsavage
September 7, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sandy Balsavage
September 7, 2009
I could not imagine the pain you must be feeling. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. God Bless you all and give you strength to make it through this and the days there after.
Sherry Quick
September 7, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cherie Corcoran (Levertavish)
September 7, 2009
Bri and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is devistating to hear the news. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Keating
September 7, 2009
Brianna..
I don't even know what to say...I am so very sorry for everything.....for everthing you have been through for months and months....I wish I could make something better for you.....I wish I could make you feel OK in some way...I know I can't....You are in my thoughts....and I love you sweetheart...
Vicki
September 7, 2009
dear bri & rich and diane my heart goes out to all of you he is in the hands of god yes he will be missed sadly but never forgoten if you ever need to talk i'm more than willing to help . my son passed away at 2 years old and i'm sure he will hold his hand forever. again my prayers and many others are with you in your time of sorrow dave from broad mt
Jenny Kimmel
September 7, 2009
Bri, Richie and Family
I am speechless. When I heard the news I was crushed, and I could not even begin to imagine what you guys are going through. Please accept my deepest sympathy and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Dottie Botto
September 7, 2009
Colton's smile will be missed by his friends at First Friends. Words can not begin to express my deepest sympthy for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will always be our Littlest Angel.
GINNY DIRENZO
September 7, 2009
we do not know oneanother and it dont matter but i feel your pain i dont know what its like to lose some one so young my loss was 18 yrs old a son and he was very ill please accept my deepest sympathy my prayers and thoughts are with you all take care and god bless you
Angie Levertavish
September 7, 2009
Bri.Rich and Family, I send my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carleen Bensinger
September 7, 2009
Bri & Rich,
Sorry just is not enough, for sorrow and hurt you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Alyways remember he is in a better place watching over you and Conner. I'll be here when ever you need, just call.
Love you,
Carleen
KIMBERLY CHICCINI-BUTZ
September 7, 2009
BRI, RICH AND FAMILY, WORDS CAN NOT EVEN BEGIN TO EXPRESS THE SORROW I FEEL FOR ALL OF YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. LOVE YOU
September 7, 2009
Brianna, Gina, Brian and Johanna:
My heart is breaking for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all
Love
Aunt Donna & Uncle Dewey
Jess Lash
September 7, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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