Richard A. Yoder

Richard Allen Yoder, 87, of Cazenovia passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, New York. He was born May 4, 1938 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Roman and Emma Yoder. Richard was the 12th of 13 siblings. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and served as a Reservist until 1963. Richard was employed as a machinist at the Carrier Corporation for 36 years and upon his retirement he worked at Nelson Farms for eight years in production. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, gardening, and tending to his flock of chickens.
Richard is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandra; his sons, Jeffery (Terri) Yoder and Craig Yoder; his daughters, Jill Yoder, Colleen (John) Guyer and Dorothy (Eric) Cusato; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife Sandra's children, Wendie (Bob) Cowherd, Tami (Mike) Bellardini and Patrick (Kristin) Spaulding along with eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren on Sandra's side. Richard will be missed by his family and friends, and remembered fondly.
There will be no calling hours. A private burial service with military honors will be held at a later date in the New York State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, New York. Condolences for Richard's family may be left at www.michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.