Carl E. Yost

Carl E. Yost , 78, Ashland, passed away on Saturday, May 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Ralph and Marian (Ermert) Yost. Carl worked as a general repairman for Reading Anthracite for over 30 years and also for KayTee Products, Cressona before retiring.

Carl was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland. He was a member of the Ashland Elks, the Fountain Springs and Friendship Fire Co., Englewood. Carl enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed tinkering around in his workshop and working side by side with his best friend Mel Johnson fixing lawn equipment.

Carl enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His family meant everything to him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Yost.

Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Chareen (Fetterolf) Yost, Ashland; his two daughters: Tracy Yost, Ashland; Robyn Sweinhart and her companion Rich Geist, Hegins; his sister, Ruthann Slotterback, Lavelle; his two grandchildren: Samantha Sweinhart and her companion Josh Hamilton; Tyler Sweinhart and his fiancé Felicia Stine; his great-grandson, Ashtyn; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 11 a.m. from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth Street Ashland with Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil, pastor, and his good friend Rev. Trudy Joy Irving officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to his viewing at the church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Carl's name, to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 35 N. Ninth Street, Ashland, PA 17921.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.