William John Yothers

William John Yothers, 78, a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, died at Lehigh Valley Medical Center on July 6, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan Jane Miller Yothers with whom he shared 28 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2013. Born In Allentown, William "Bill" was the son of the late John Chester Yothers and Helen Irene Graaf Yothers. He was a 1964 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School and played the trumpet in the marching band. He was a trained auto mechanic and an expert carpenter. Bill is survived by three daughters, Janene Groff (Lane) of Coatesville; Jessica Yothers of Downingtown; Felicia Yothers of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Kaylee Barnhart (Michael) of West Chester; Ryan Groff (fiancée Laura McCorry) of Phoenixville. He is also survived by two sisters, Laura Newman of Farmington, MO, and Mary Simon of Kutztown, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Yvonne; a brother, Timothy Yothers, and his former wife, Connie (Schafer) Yothers. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus, www.BKRFH.com Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Old Zionsville United Church of Christ at P O Box 215, Old Zionsville, PA 18068. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of William John Yothers, please click here to visit our sympathy store.