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Alice Yost Obituary

MECHANICSBURG Alice H. Yost, 99, formerly of Youngsville, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at Bethany Village West. She was the widow of Wesley T. Yost. Born in Turkey City, on April 8, 1908, she was the daughter of the late William and Cora (Hummel) Edinger. Mrs. Yost was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She served as a volunteer at Bethany Village. Alice went to Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and was a retired Registered Nurse. Surviving are her daughter, Sally McBrayer of Mechanicsburg; her son, Donald W. Yost of Springfield, Pa.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; and her sister, Ruby Christy of Slippery Rock. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Village West, followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service. The Rev. Norm Evans and the Rev. James Browning will officiate. Burial will be St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg.

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Published by York Daily Record on May 20, 2007.

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May 22, 2007

Alice was a very nice person I'm gald I became to know her. She was alsways smiling and was gald to see staff& friends visit with her.
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Corinne Kostukovich

May 21, 2007

Alice was a very special person. We knitted together at Bethany Village for many years. I'm so glad our paths crossed. You have my deepest sympathy.

Raegene Miller

May 21, 2007

Mrs. Yost was a very kind woman. She always enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family. You have my deepest sympathies at this time.

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