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Howard Yeakley Obituary
Howard P. "Howie" Yeakley Jr., 72, of Summit Hill, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in his residence.
He was a longtime bus driver for the Panther Valley School District, having worked for 28 years.
Born in Kempton, he was a son of the late Howard P. Yeakley Sr. and Jean Alma (Roth) Yeakley.
He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School.
He was of the Lutheran and Protestant faith.
Surviving are his daughters, Melissa Yeakley, with whom he resided, and Heather Hefflefinger, and her wife, Jen, of Tamaqua; a granddaughter, Fran Loy of Lehighton; great-grandchildren, Gabriella Vega, Joshua Vega and Connor Loy; a sister, Ardenna Yeakley of Weatherly; a brother, Kevin Yeakley in Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Yeakley.
Service: Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, with the Rev. Ruth Ann Christopher officiating. Interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions may be made to the family to be used for the Michael Yeakley Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.parambofh.com.
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Rafaela Yarro
December 20, 2023
Thank You Howie for being the best bus driver my kids ever had. My deepest condolences to your family
Cheryl Bowers
December 20, 2023
Howie was an amazing guy.
He loved his job,all the children and he was a great friend to everyone he met.
I'm so terribly going to miss seeing you everyday at the office and passing you every morning on our runs as you always smiled and waved as you went by.
Rest easy Howie
I will miss you dearly
Cheryl Bowers
Bus #4
Patti Postupack Borger
December 20, 2023
Dear Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories be joyful.
Ida Khreis
December 18, 2023
Howard was the most kind,considerate, caring and loving person I have ever known. Now he is with those who really love him. I know his heart ached every day since the passing of his son Michael. I loved him like a brother in law as he was. I will miss him dearly. GOD take care of you. No sorrow, no pain.
Daniel Staehle
December 18, 2023
He was a good man. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Brooke Tizekker
December 18, 2023
With my deepest sympathy
William (Billy) Reed Jr.
December 17, 2023
My prayers to the family.Sorry for your loss.I was a bus driver for Tamaqua and PV
December 17, 2023
Such a generous and unselfish guy, rest in peace Mr. Yeakley
Lisa Palmer
December 16, 2023
Howie you touched the souls of everyone you met you were a great guy in and out you will truly missed by many I will miss seeing you every morning and so will Lily Rest easy my friend until we meet again
Sandy Barron
December 15, 2023
Howard was a friend of mine. We went to school together and he was a great guy. Always fun to be around. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.
The Staehle's
December 15, 2023
Melissa, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was an awesome person and will be missed. God bless him and you.
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