Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Y

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Yardley, Robert M.

Yardley, Robert M.

Robert M. Yardley, a leading member of the Bucks county bar, dropped dead in his office at Doylestown Tuesday. He represented the Seventh Pennsylvania district in the fiftieth and fifty-first congresses.

Deceased was born in Yardley, Bucks county, Oct. 9, 1850. He received an academic education, studied law and was admitted to the bar in Doylestown in 1872. He was elected district attorney in 1879, and was a delegate to the Republican National convention in Chicago in 1884. He was elected a member of the fiftieth congress from the Seventh Pennsylvania district, and was re-elected to the fifty-first congress.

Mr. Yardley was a popular member. His strict attention to duty was so pronounced as to cause frequent comment, yet he found time to give some attention to his valuable law practice. His manner was genial and his conversation at once witty and well informed. He was especially fond of art, and although not an artist, was an intelligent and discriminating critic, and familiar with the contents of all the principal galleries of this country.

After the failure of the Keystone National bank in 1891, Mr. Yardley was appointed receiver, and gave much satisfaction by his management of the affairs of the institution wrecked by Gideon Marsh and his associates.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 11, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yates, Catharine

On the 4th inst., Mrs. Catharine Yates, formerly of Montgomery county, in the 88th year of her age.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, August 7, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeager, Morris S.

Death on the Rail. A man, subsequently identified as Morris S. Yeager, aged 35 years, of Lansdale, was struck and instantly killed late Saturday night just east of the big Conestoga bridge, Lancaster. He was walking east of the north track and stepped immediately in front of the engine, seemingly paying no attention to a warning of danger given him by the crew of another train. His identity was established by a certificate on his person showing that he had money in the First National Bank of Lansdale, and Sunday evening his father telegraphed for the body. He was very tall, measuring six feet two inches.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 29, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeakel, Asher

Yeakle, Carvin

Flourtown. The funeral of Carvin, son of Thomas C. Yeakle, will take place on Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, this place. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeakle, Charles A.

Charles A. Yeakle, a life-long resident of Whitemarsh township, died last Friday, in his 71st year, of old age. He had been ailing for some time, having been confined to the house since winter.

Mr. Yeakle was the son of Samuel Yeakle, who owned a 200-acre tract of land between Cleaver's mill and Bethlehem turnpike, fronting on the road connecting the two places. At the death of the father the property was divided between William and Charles. Abraham, another son, was in the mercantile business in Norristown and died several years ago, leaving several children.

The deceased was never married and always resided on the farm, which he rented, boarding with his tenant. He was the brother of Senator Yeakle and was always an active Republican, taking great interest in local and national politics. He never held an office, despite his energy as a political worker.

The remains were interred in Whitemarsh Union Cemetery Monday afternoon.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 6, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeakle, Daniel

Ex-County Official Dead. Sketch of the Life of Daniel Yeakle, of Springfield Township. Active in Business and Politics--Twice Elected County Commissioner--Prominent and Long Lived Ancestry--Family of German origin.

Daniel Yeakle, of Springfield township, died Friday morning after a comparatively short illness, aged 88 years. He has suffered severely for the past 15 years from a kidney affliction, but the end came rapidly. He resided in the upper one of the two cut stone mansions at the trolley entrance to Chestnut Hill park, his son-in-law, John Faber Miller, Esq., occupying the lower one.

Daniel Yeakle, the grandson of Abraham Yeakle and wife, Sarah Wagner, and the son of Isaac and Reginia Schultz Yeakle, was born March 27, 1816, on the ancestral land purchased by Christopher Yeakle, the projenitor of the family, prior to the Revolutionary war, and bequeathed to his son, Abraham. Here the deceased spent his early life in attendance at the neighboring school and later at schools in Cheltenham and Chestnut Hill. He returned to the farm and assisted his father in its cultivation until his marriage, which occurred in June, 1845, to Amanda, daughter of Adam Heilig. Her death occurred in August, 1849, and he was a second time married in 1868 to B. Amanda, daughter of John Bush, of Lansdale. The children of the latter union are Emma B., wife of John Faber Miller, Esq., and Daniel Dawson, superintendent of the Springfield Water company. On the occasion of his first marriage Mr. Yeakle rented the homestead farm for a period of two years. On the death of his father he became possessor by inheritance of a portion of the property and purchased the remaining interest thereby owning all the tract now comprised in Chestnut Hill park. His pursuits from that time until he disposed of his property did not vary from the accustomed routine of the agriculturist.

During his whole life Mr. Yeakle manifested a deep interest in public matters connected with Springfield township. His political affiliations were with the Republican party, which twice elected him county commissioner, in 1887 and 1890, serving with Samuel K. Anders.

Mr. Yeakle was an active member of the Masonic fraternity, and to the time of his death was the oldest representative of Hiram lodge, No. 81, of Chestnut Hill. He was also a member of St. John's chapter, No. 232, and of St. John's commandery, No. 4, both of Philadelphia. His religious associations were with St. Peter's Evangelical church, at Lafayette Hill, of which he was a member, and with which he held official relations.

The funeral of the deceased was held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from his late residence, Bethlehem pike, near Chestnut Hill. Members of Hiram lodge participated in the services. The interment was private.

The great projenitor of the Yeakle (Jackel) family was Christopher, who died in Silesia, Germany. His son, Christopher, when 18 years of age, came with his widowed mother, Reginia, to America in 1734, together with other Schwenkfelders and settled in Pennsylvania. He was apprenticed to a cooper and during his life time continued to follow the trade. In 1743 he built the log house still standing at Cresheim, Germantown, which was his dwelling until prior to the Revolution, when he purchased the property on the summit of Chestnut Hill and died there in 1810 in his 92d year, leaving a considerable estate. He married Maria, daughter of Balthaser and Susanna Schultz, on Aug. 9, 1743, and had six children. Abraham, the grandson of Daniel, was born in 1752, and died June 17, 1841, aged 89 years and his wife Sarah Wagner died May 28, 1833.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 28, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeakel, Daniel

Yeakel, Hiram

Yeakel, Joel

Yeakle, Mary E.

Mary E. yeakle, of Flourtown, died Friday just before midnight, from a stroke of apoplexy. Deceased was born in 1849, her maiden name being Thompson. Her parents lived in Germantown, but when four or five years of age she went to live with Thomas Bitting, now of Ambler, who then kept the Flourtown tavern. Here she made her home until 1867, when she was married to Daniel W. Yeakle, of Flourtown. The two then took up their residence on the old Joseph Nash farm, at that time owned by Joseph Yeakle, where they resided for a couple of years. In 1870 Thomas Bitting, who had been keeping the Flourtown store, moved to Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Yeakle moved into the property which has been the home of the deceased up to the present.

In 1882 Daniel Yeakle died and was buried in the Springfield Presbyterian cemetery adjoining. Mrs. Yeakle continued to conduct the store and also acted as postmistress. Two years ago she sold out the store business to John Wentz, but continued to act as postmistress. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Dolley Stowman and Emily, both of Flourtown.

The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment was made in the cemetery of the Presbyterian church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yeakel, William K.

Yerger, Mrs. Abraham [Sarah Ann nee Miller]

Mrs. Abraham Yerger (Sarah Ann Miller), of Ringing Rocks died on Monday aged 78 years.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 14, 1899. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Andrew B.

Andrew B. Yerger, a prominent builder of Norristown, died on Saturday aged 62 years.

[Source: Chester Times, May 29, 1882. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Arthur E.

Arthur E. Yerger, 65, of 930 Robeson St. died Saturday night at 7:00 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 22. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late George and Sally (Brossman) Yerger. An Army veteran of World War II, he had been employed as a fireman-engineer by the former Reading Company before retiring in 1977. He was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church.

Surviving are four daughters: Darlene, Cindy and Donna Yerger, and Susan White, and a son, Kelsey, all of Reading. Also a sister, Elmira Eschelman, Grill. The Sanders Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Times, Friday, April 4, 1980. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Garaphelia Pennock

Mrs Garaphelia Pennock Yerger, 96, widow of William Yerger, died at the home of her grandson Saturday. A native of Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Eber & Susan Pennock, and had lived in North Coventry 35 years before she came to Pottstown four years ago. She was of the Quaker faith.

Surviving are the following children: Mary, widow of William Smith, Samuel M., Jennie, wife of Eli Schaeffer, Henry of Stowe, and George, Reading. Also, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 o'clock with interment in Shenkel Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, September 8, 1947. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Henrietta

Henrietta Yerger, 63, wife of Charles M., Fifth Ave & Chestnuts St, Royersford, died last night at 6:15 in Pottstown Hospital after an illness of several years. She was born in Harleysville, a daughter of the late Gustave and Millie Schierwagen. She had lived in Royersford for the past 43 years. She was a member of the Royersford Mennonite Brethern in Christ Church.

Surviving besides her husbad, are a daughter Dorothy, wife of Oscar Kulp of Torresdale, 2 sons, Leroy of Phoenixville, and David of Royersford, 1 sister, Mrs Emma Ludwig, Lansdale. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home at 367 Walnut St, Royersford, with interment in Fernwood Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, December 27, 1947. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Henry D.

Henry D. Yerger, of Boyertown, a former undertaker and cabinetmaker, died Saturday, aged 76 years, 8 months, and 19 days. There survive the following children: Calvin, of Boyertown; Lizzie, wife of Absalom Shaner, of Longswamp; Wilson, of Pleasantville; Ella, wife of Horace Schanley; Alice, wife of Melvin Renninger; Cora, wife of Jacob Cleaver, and Warren Yerger, all of Boyertown. A brother, Jacob Yerger, of Reading; and two sisters, Catherine, wife of Harry Parager, of Temple; and Amanda, wife of Fitzgerald Clapperstick, of Philadelphia. The funeral was held today at Hill Church and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Schwenksville Item, Thursday, December 5, 1912. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Henry R.

Henry R. Yerger, father of Rev. N. B. Yerger, Quakertown, died at Olney on Monday afternoon, April 19, of heart disease. He was a merchant for 37 years. Survivors (the rest is of the obit is cut off)

[Source: Bucks County Intelligencer, April 29, 1926. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Irvin C.

Irvin C. Yerger, 83, former employee of the borough and the defunct Lessig Iron Works, died at his home at 679 North Adams St at 6:00 last night. He had been in failing health for sometime. He was the husband of the late Annie (Grebe) Yerger. He had been a puddler for 35 years at the Iron Works before becoming an employee of the borough for 10 years. He was forced into retirement 23 years ago when 24 bones in his body were broken due to a ditch cave-in at the North End. Born in Gilbertsville, a son of Solomon & Harriet Yerger, he had lived in his late home for 34 years. He was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown.

Survivors are 3 daughters: Mrs Alice Guldin, Lillian Yerger and Dorothy Yerger, 3 sons: Clinton I, Fred, and John, 2 sisters: Kate (Mrs Harrison Bartman), Mary, (Mrs Alvin Shupp), 2 brothers: Aaron and Alvin, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services at the funeral home with interment at Pottstown West End Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, November 19, 1952. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Jacob

Jacob Yerger, an aged and well known citizen of Colebrookdale township, Berks County, died on Saturday last, near Gabelsville, aged 89 years, 9 months and 27 days. Deceased lived for many years on his large farm (which he still owned) near Pikeville, Pike Township adjoining the farm of the late Dr. William Herbst.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, March 10, 1885. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Jonas Jr.

The funeral of Jonas Yerger, Jr., son of Jonas Yerger, of Pottsgrove township, took place on Saturday last, from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Montgomery Scheffey, on Charlotte street road, Pottsgrove township, He died on the 5th inst., of typhoid fever, aged 24 years, 5 months and 19 day. His funeral was quite largely attended. The services took place in Trinity Reformed Church, after which the remains were interred at Mount Zion Cemetery. Mr. Yerger was an employee of the Pottstown Iron Company, and a very estimable young man.

[Source: Unknown, November 25, 1882. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Mrs. Joseph

Yerger, Louisa

Mrs Louisa Yerger, widow of Daniel J. Yerger, formerly of Royersford, died Wednesday night at 7 pm in Frederick Mennonite Home, Obelisk, where she had resided for the past 4 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jonas Knerr, she had lived in Royersford most of her life. She was a member of the Royersford Mennonite Brethern in Christ Church.

Surviving are a son Edwin P. Yerger, Ashland, and a step-son Charles Yerger, Fifth & Chestnuts St, Royersford. The funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home at 367 Walnut St, Royersford Monday at 1 pm. Interment in Ferwood cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, January 9, 1953. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Marks D.

The funeral of Marks D. Yerger took place at 1 p.m. at the home of his son, Marks S. YERGER. 406 Walnut. Rev. Bickel spoke from Isaiah 58:1 "Get thy house in order, for thou shall die and not live" The bearers were Mahlon Allen, Harry Himmelright, Daniel Klinkand Eli Moyer. Interment in Pottstown cemetery. Undertaker Gilbert was in charge.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, October 2, 1899. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Martha E. (nee Cook)

Mrs Martha E. (Cook) Yerger, 82, wife of Mark S. Yerger, 406 Walnut St, died on her 62nd wedding anniversary. She was born in Pottsville, and an active member of the First Baptist Church.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, December 25, 1953. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Mina

Yerger, Mina Gibb

Mina Gibb Yerger, wife of Franklin Yerger, of Boyertown, died on Saturday night, aged 34 years, of lung affection, with which she was suffering the past eight years. Her husband preceded her in death. The funeral was held on Thursday.

[Source: Pennsburg Town and Country, Saturday, January 10, 1903. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Moses

Moses Yerger, aged 27 years, one of the best known young men of Sanatoga, was killed fighting in France. A telegram received by his parents stated that the young soldier was killed fighting in France on November 1.

He was a member of the 316th Regiment. He received his training at Camp Meade in Maryland, and afterward was sent to France with his unit. In the last letter that he wrote to his parents, he stated that his regiment had been in some lively fighting. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yerger.

Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, John W Yerger, and a sister, Mrs Samuel Smith, both of Sanatoga. He was unmarried. Before he entered the army, he was employed as a carpenter. He was a very popular young man with a wide circle of friends who mourn his demise.

[Source: Daily Pottstown Ledger, Monday, November 26, 1918. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Olivia (nee Dengler)

Death ended one of the areas longest marriages last night as Mrs Olivia (Dengler) Yerger, 77, wife of 80 year old John M. Yerger for the past 59 years, died in her Gilbertsville home at 10 o'clock. She had been bedridden for most of the part of the past 2 1/2 years with diabetes, the malady which eventually killed her, but rose long enough March 9 to celebrate her 59th wedding anniversary surrounded by her large family. The daughter of the late Henry & Elizabeth Buchert Dengler, she was a life long Gilbertsville resident, and was the last of her family. All of her six children live nearby.

Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Mrs Bessie Kulp and Mrs Annie E. Seasholtz at home, William D. and Ernest of Gilbertsville, and Walter D. and Albert of Boyertown, twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be made later.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, Saturday, April 3, 1948. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Susanna R. (nee Reiff)

Susanna R. (Reiff) Yerger, 87, Pottstown Rd, widow of John F.M. Yerger, died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. She was born in Norristown, the daughter of the late George and Sophia Renninger Reiff. She had lived in the Pottstown area most of her life. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church.

Surviving are 3 sons, Nevin, Matthew, and Lester R., a daughter: Blanche, wife of Clarence Kirkhoff, a sister Martha Geyer, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home at 404 High St. Rev Edgar S. Brown, Jr. pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made at Mt Zion Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, July 11, 1953. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, Theodore

Theodore Yerger, a well-known resident of Perkiomen Township, back of Grater's Ford, died of consumption on Saturday, aged about 60 years. The deceased leaves behind a widow and two sons. The funeral was held on Wednesday and the remains were interred at the Trappe Evangelical Cemetery.

[Source: Schwenksville Item, Friday, September 25, 1891. Submitted by Judy.]

Yerger, William I.

William I. Yerger, 70, husband of Mary Ann (Cressman) Yerger of South Pottstown, died yesterday morning at his home. He had been in failing health for 12 years, and was critically ill for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Yerger, who celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on New Years' Day, had been living in the home of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Billy for the past 32 years, 26 of them at the River Rd home. Mrs Billy is a niece.

Mr Yerger born in Pottstown, was the son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Bechtel) Yerger. During WWII, he was a guard at the Doehler-Jarvis Corporation plant. Services will be Saturday at 2 pm at the funeral home with interment at Mt Zion Cemetery. Survivors include brothers and sisters: Arthur, Ida, wife of Samuel Shirey, Ezra, Helen, widow of Joseph Smoyer, and Howard of Chicago, Illinois.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, January 14, 1953. Submitted by Judy.]

Yergey, Catharine G.

Catharine G. Yergey died Wednesday at the residence of Eli S. Rhoads, 238 Manatawny Street, Pottstown, aged 71 years. She had been infirm physically all her life and mentally weak also. Deceased was one of seven children of Christian and Rebecca Yergey, of whom two died in infancy; Jacob G., Christian G. and Matthias G. are also dead and the death of this sister leaves but one survivor, William G. Yergey, of Philadelphia. The father, Christian Yergey, once a well known citizen, died about 40 years ago. The funeral of Catharine G. Yergey took place on Saturday at 3 o'clock; interment at the old burial ground on Hanover Street, adjoining Zion's Church. Rev. D. K. Kepner will conduct the services.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, September 26, 1893. Submitted by Betty.]

Yergey, Chester A.

Mill Superintendent Chester A. Yergey, 65, superintendent of the Great American Knitting Mill, Bally and a former mayor of that community, died Monday in Medical Center North where he was a patient two weeks.

He was the husband of Anna E. (Seabold) Yergey, 124 S. Church St., Bally, and son of Mrs. Laura (Wartman Yergey, Philadelphia and the late Cyrus Yergey.

Rudolph Abrams, 12 Fairview Street, Boyertown and vice president of the Great American Knitting Mills said, "Mr. Yergey, who I've known for the past 40 years was a brilliant man and a conscientious worker.

He worked with the former Vaughan Knitting Mills (now occupied by Kiwi Shoe Polish Company), High and Manatawny streets, before joining our company.

"Beginning as a skilled knitting machine expert mechanic, he was promoted to foreman and later superintendent."

Abrams said Mr. Yergey was with the company through its expansion program. "We were in the process of preparing his pension retirement plan effective at the end of this year".

The superintendent organized a Boy Scout Troop and was instrumental in the creation of an ambulance association and the Bally playground.

Manager of the Bally Adult and Junior League baseball teams for the past 19 years. Mr. Yergey was a member of the Bally Fire Co. and Bally Sportsman's Club.

A scoutmaster for many years, he was a justice of the peace before being elected mayor for a four year term. He also served on borough council eight years.

Surviving with his wife and mother are two sons: J. Clark Barto RD, and G. Richard, 301 Popular Street, Bally. And five daughters: A. Betty wife of Alexander Gustaff, 1392 Hilltop Road, Lower Pottsgrove; Jane, Douglassville RD 1; J. Bernice, wife of Kenneth Moatz, 221 Poplar Road, Bally; Shirley, wife of Ralph Bush, 243 Willow Drive, Douglassville; Barbara J. wife of Francis Kundrach,1001 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville and six grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday from Houck Funeral Home, North Charlotte and Grace Streets.

Officiating will be the Rev. Donald A. Ottinger, pastor of Searles Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pottstown, West End Cemetery. A viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, Tuesday, July 15, 1969. Submitted by Betty.]

Yergey, Christian G.

Funeral Services of Well Known Citizen. The funeral of Christian G. Yergey took place on Wednesday morning, at 10:30 o'clock, from the home of his brother, Matthias G. Yergey, on Third Street, in VanBuskirk's Addition. The pall bearers were Ephraim Fritz, Isaac Yergey, Hiram Francis, David Yergey, Andrew Wolf, Nathan Moser and Isaac L. Eagle. The religious services were conducted by Rev. D. K. Kepner, and the remains were interred in the burial ground corner of Hanover and Chestnut Streets.

Mathias G. Yergey died in 1890, at this time his daughter Sarah was married to W. Morgan Willman, whom she married according to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church records on March 27, 1884 a year and 17 days prior to the death of George Isaac Felker on March 10, 1885. Unless the marriage date is incorrect for Sarah Yergey, she is not the same "Sallie" who married George Isaac Felker.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, January 20, 1885. Submitted by Betty.]

Yergey, Cyrus C.

Ninth Ward Man Dies. Cyrus C. Yergey, Well Known Bricklayer. Expires at Age of 46 Years. Cyrus C. Yergey, well known bricklayer and a life-long resident of Pottstown, died last night at 11:45 o'clock at his home, 34 West Fifth Street, of a complication of diseases. He had been ailing for some time but was able to continue at his trade until last Tuesday when he was forced to take his bed. He was aged 46 years, 10 months and 24 days. The deceased was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Yergey and was born and raised in this borough. In his trade he was regarded as one of the best and was employed by C. Ray Bell, of Lebanon. Besides his widow, Laura, he is survived by two sons, Chester A. and Clarence R., one granddaughter, Annie Elizabeth, and the following brothers and sisters: Reuben, Isaac, Jacob, Franklin, Mary wife of John W. Knapp, all of Pottstown; Mrs. Elmina Fryer, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Lillian VanHook of Spring City, and Thomas T. of Philadelphia. Fraternally he was a member of Pottstown Local No. 49 Bricklayers and Plasterers International Union; Pottstown Nest, No. 1392, Order of Owls; Sanatoga Tribe, No. 213, Independent Order of Red Men and Camp 92, P.O.S. of A. The arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.

[Source: Pottstown News, January 25, 1925. Submitted by Betty.]

Yergey, Eliza P.

Mrs. David L. Yergey; Died While Seated at Breakfast Table. Sudden Death This Morning of Mrs. David L. Yergey. Well Known Glasgow Resident, Was Seized With Attack That Quickly Proved Fatal.

Just as she had seated herself at the breakfast table this morning, Mrs. Eliza P. Yergey, wife of David L. Yergey, Reynolds Ave., Glasgow was seized with a stroke of heart disease, which proved fatal. Dr. VanBuskirk was immediately summoned by phone, but when he arrived at the Yergey residence, the unfortunate old lady had expired. She was Age 72 years.

Eliza Pearce Yergey was born in Lower Chester County and had lived in Glasgow during the past 31 years. The following sons and daughters survive; Mary wife of Albert Leister, Reading, Annie wife of the late Samuel Ellis, Pottstown, Keiter, at home; Harriet wife of John B. Lessig, Lizzie wife of John C. Lessig, both of Glendale; Rebecca wife of George Trout, Pottstown; Bertha, wife of George Weber, Reading; Freely wife of George Neff, Reading, and Harry, Glasgow. Sisters; Mary widow of David Keiter, Philadelphia, Hannah, Annie, and Emma Pierce [sic], Philadelphia, Sarah widow of Jesse Renninger, Pottstown, and Harriet wife of Thomas Miller, Oakland, Florida. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Funeral arrangements are not yet made.

[Source: Pottstown Ledger, c. October 1907. Submitted by Betty.]

Yergey, Matthias

Matthias G. Yergey died on Sunday morning at his residence on Third Street near Manatawny, in the 59th year of his age. His death resulted from dissipation and exposure, the deceased having clouded the latter years of once most useful and estimable citizen with indulgence in a habit which grew so strong that he struggled against it in vain. Mr. Yergey was a skilled carpenter and builder, and for some years a foreman of the P. and R. carpenter shops in this borough, with a large force of workmen under him. He was school director, church officer and Sunday School superintendent, and in his better days was an active, energetic and prosperous man. He owned a large tract of land, which borough growth and improvement brought into the market as town lots, once known as "Yergey's Addition, " now nicely built up portion of the Ninth Ward. Deceased was father of twelve children, ten living – Emma, wife of James Scheetz; Mary, wife of Daniel K. Imody; Sarah, wife of W. Morgan Willman; Annie, wife of Charles Maurer, Clara, wife of Charles Muratt; and John, George, Martin, Rebecca and Eugene Yergey. His wife survives him. His funeral will take place on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, April 29, 1890. Submitted by Betty.]

Yerk, Jonas

Yerkes, Andrew

July 14th, Andrew Yerkes, Esq., aged about 65 years. Funeral this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence, Hatboro, Montgomery county, Pa.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, July 17, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yerkes, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Yerkes, an aged person of 84 years, who has been making her home with Mr. Samuel Shoemaker, Ambler, died on Tuesday while eating her dinner. During the meal she rose quickly from the table and went to the porch, where the family found her in an alarming condition. Dr. Shelly was called and on examination found that a piece of meat had become lodged in the eusophagus and pressed against the wind pipe. The funeral will be held from Ambler Friday at 10 o'clock and interment will be made at Fairhill cemetery, Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 28, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yerkes, Elizabeth

The funeral of Elizabeth Yerkes was held last Friday and interment was made at Fairhill cemetery. George Davis & Son had charge of the remains.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yerkes, Ellwood C.

The Rev. Ellwood C. Yerkes, pastor of the Messiah Methodist Episcopal church, Moyamensing avenue and Morris streets, Philadelphia, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at his home, 236 Morris street, Philadelphia. He had been in ill health for several months and his condition gradually grew worse until his death.

Rev. Mr. Yerkes was born in Moreland township, Montgomery county, Pa., on June 4, 1852. His parents were old residents of the county. He received his education in the public schools of the county and at the state normal school at Millersville. When 15 years of age he was converted at Hatboro Methodist Episcopal church, and afterwards showed such a desire to become a preacher that two years later he was taken into the Philadelphia conference on probation.

In 1871 he became a deacon and two years later became an elder. The first charge given to Mr. Yerkes after he became an elder was at Evansburg where he remained about a year, when he assumed the pastorate of the Kennett Square church.

A year later he was appointed to the church in Upland. His other appointments were Warner Hill, Jarrettown, Gap, Christiana and Millersburg. In 1885 he was appointed to the Belmont church, Philadelphia, and then transferred to St. Paul's church, Lancaster. At the conference of last March he was appointed to the Messiah church to succeed the Rev. J. Dungan. Since receiving that pastoral charge the deceased had been unable to officiate more than half a dozen times because of his failing health. He is survived by a widow and two children.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 22, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yetter, William

Run Over by His Own Team.

William Yetter, a well known resident of Plymouth township, died last Friday night at the Bryn Mawr hospital, where he was a patient suffering from injuries received by a fall from his wagon.

Yettter, who is a veteran lime burner, was driving in Lower Merion, when he fell from his wagon. Before persons, who had seen the accident, could stop the horses they had drawn the heavily laden wagon across Yetter's prostrate form causing several fractured ribs and internal injuries.

The unfortunate man was taken to Bryn Mawr hospital where he was given treatment. His injuries were, however, too sever and he died after suffering greatly.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 10, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yocom, Jeremiah

Jeremiah Yocom, of Douglass township, Berks county, died last week at the age of 71. He held the office of treasurer of the Perkiomen and Reading turnpike, and was one of the managers and filled the office of constable and tax collector for 30 years.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 3, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yocum, Charles O.

C.O. Yocum Passes Away. Aged Ambler Man the Loser in Fight with Death. Remarkable Vigor for Man Who Had Passed His 86th Birthday—Was Member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for 65 Years—His Life.

Charles O. Yocum, of Main street, Ambler, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning after a valiant struggle with grim death, which seemed so sure would overtake the aged man a week before his wonderful bodily vigor finally succumbed. He was in his 87th year and was one of the oldest citizens of the borough, and one who had been actively identified with land holding interests within its confines for more than a generation.

The deceased was born Oct. 31, 1818, on the DeHeaven [sic] farm, about one mile west of Conshohocken, and followed the occupation of farming practically all his life, and until his retirement in 1872 he was one of the most efficient and successful men of his class in that line. He was the son of Reuben and Ann DeHaven Yocum, the former of whom lived to attain the age of 94 years.

While yet a boy he accompanied his father to a farm immediately adjoining Springhouse. While residing here he married Louisa P. Rickert in 1840, and then started in life for himself, occupying in succession farms in various parts of the country, including what is now B.P. Wertsner's Evergreen farm, the last property he occupied being the large Lester farm of 180 acres at Friends' Corner, Lower Gwynedd township.

In 1872 Mr. Yocum purchased the Andrew Ambler homestead, where he resided until the death of his faithful wife. His family consisted of James who died some years since, Catherine, wife of Charles C. Murray, of Chestnut Hill, Emma, late wife of Wm. C. Walker, of Ambler, and Rebecca Y., wife of the late Samuel Streeper, of Ambler.

Mr. Yocum was a consistent member of Mount Pleasant Baptist church since 1839, at one time occupying a position on the official board.

For some years past Mr. Yocum has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Streeper, who now resides in Ambler, removing from Whitpain township less than two years ago. The deceased was an enthusiastic and strict party Republican, and two years ago, although suffering with a severe illness, he insisted on going to the township polls at Centre Square, five miles away, for the nominees of his party. Although his hearing and eyesight had become impaired during the later years of his life, his bodily vigor was preserved to a very remarkable degree.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler. Interment private at the Mount Pleasant cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 15, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yocum, Charles O.

The funeral of the late Charles O. Yocum was held Friday afternoon from his late home, the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Streeper, Main street. Services were held in the Mount Pleasant Baptist church, with which the deceased had been connected for 65 years. Rev. E.E. Valentine preached the sermon. The interment, which was private, was made in the Mount Pleasant cemetery. The deceased was in his 87th year, being at his death one of the oldest residents of the borough.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yoder, David

Yoder, Katie

Yoder, Mrs. Edwin

Yorgey, David L.

David L. Yorgey Stricken on Street. Fell on Fourth Street With Fatal Attack of Paralysis.

Death came suddenly yesterday afternoon to a well known old citizen, David L. Yorgey, No. 25 West Fourth Street. At 11 o'clock he attended the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah A. Renninger, which took place from her late residence, No. 249 N. Manatawny Street. Returning from the burial in Pottstown Cemetery, he lingered at the Renninger home until late in the afternoon. He is said to have complained to relatives about a peculiar feeling in his legs and chest. He thought that the rest would be beneficial and about four o'clock started for his home on W. Fourth Street. When within a half square of his residence and in front of the home of Alva Munshower, No. 64 W. Fourth Street, a carpenter, Horace Be. Musselman, who was making minor repairs about the exterior of the house saw Mr. Yorgey plunge forward and fall to the pavement. He was carried into the rear porch. Dr. Roceiter was called in and Mr. Yorgey was removed to his home at which place Dr. Wills was called. Death was due to paralysis and was almost instantaneous.

Mr. Yorgey was aged 79 years 10 months and 11 days and was born in Union Township, Berks County. He was a son of the late Henry and Mary (nee Landis) Yorgey. At 19 years of age he entered the employ of the late Emmanuel Weaver, of Glasgow. Later he learned his trade of bricklayer and stone mason with the late Joshua Lessig, which he followed until about four years ago when he retired. For some time he was connected with the late Nathaniel Hartenstine in the brick-laying and masonry business.

On Sept. 3, 1853, he married Elizabeth Pearce. His wife died five years ago. For the past four years he resided at the home of his daughter, Rebecca, wife of George Trout. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. I. H. Kurtz, pastor.

Besides his daughter, Mrs. Trout, the following children survive; David K. Yorgey, of this borough; Annie, widow of Samuel Ellis, this borough; Harriet, wife of John B. Lessig, Reading; Elizabeth, wife of John C. Lessig, Pine Forge; Bertha, wife of George Weber, Reading; Freely, wife of Geo. Neff, Reading, and Harry Yorgey of this borough. One brother and a sister also remain. They are Daniel L. Yorgey Sr. of this borough and Lena Kulp of Reading.

[Source: Montgomery County Ledger, Tuesday, March 25, 1913. Submitted by Betty.]

Yorgey, David L.

Yorgey, in Pottstown on the 24th inst. David L. Yorgey, age 79 years 10 months and 11 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of his son-in-law George M. Trout, at 35 West Fourth St., on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m. All Services at the house. Interment at Pottstown Cemetery. Remains may be viewed Friday, 7 to 9.

[Source: Montgomery County Ledger, March 27, 1913. Submitted by Betty.]

Yorgey, David L.

The funeral of David L. Yorgey was held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of his son-in-law, George M. Trout, of 35 West Fourth St. Interment was made in Pottstown Cemetery. The tributes were as follows: Daffodils and ferns from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gallaway; pink carnations from Mr. and Mrs. William Eshbach; hyacinths and sweet peas from Hazel and Paul Eshbach; floral design of hod, trowel and hammer from Brick Layers Union No. 49; pink carnations and ferns from John L. Boyd of Reading; burial blanket from granddaughter Mabel and husband; sweet peas from son Harry and Harriet Anna of Reading; wreath of galax leaves from Mr. and Mrs. George Weber family of Reading; white sweet peas from Mr. and Mrs. George Neif and family; tulips from Albert Leister and family of Reading; hyacinths from Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lessig of Pine Forge; white sweet peas from Mr. and Mrs. George Trout. Undertaker Wilson had charge.

[Source: Pottstown News, Monday, March 31, 1913. Submitted by Betty.]

Yost, Bertha Thompson

Flourtown. Mrs. Bertha Thompson Yost died July 9 and was buried on last Saturday in the cemetery of Whitemarsh Lutheran church. She was born Jan. 1, 1880, and baptized on Jly 10 of the same year. She was confirmed by Rev. Dr. Sheeleigh, April 14, 1895, being one of the last one that he confirmed while pastor of Whitemarsh church. Just three months before she died (Apr. 9, 1902), she was married to Mr. Leaman Yost. She was active in the church of her choice, being a member of the choir, a member of Sunday school, and of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society, and corresponding secretary of the Y.P.S.C.E., from its organization, in all of which she will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held in the church and were very largely attended. The pastor, Rev. J. Eugene Dietterich, preached the sermon.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 17, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yost, Isaac F.

By the death of Hon. Isaac F. Yost the community has lost one of the most useful and liberal minded citizens for the last half century. While a resident of Montgomery county during his active life time, he resided, since the death of his wife in the year 1885, with his son Benjamin in Boyertown. His health was good up to the 13th, when he suffered a stroke of palsy, which ended fatally. Of late years his eyesight failed him, but he was able to walk every day to the office of the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance company, of which he was vice president.

His ancestors were prominent in the early history of eastern Pennsylvania. Philip Yost, his great grandfather, came to America prior to 1740 from Nassau, Germany, and settled in Limerick, this county. His grandfather was also named Philip and served with credit in the Revolutionary war, participating in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Stillwater, and was with the army at Valley Forge. His father, Benjamin, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and filled the offices of commissioner and register of wills in this county. Judge Yost himself, besides holding several township offices, held the important county offices of auditor and commissioner, and was the last associate judge in Montgomery county, serving from 1871 to 1874, when the office was abolished by act of assembly.

Judge Yost was a man of honor and integrity, and greatly respected by his neighbors and all who knew him. His public and private record has been without blemish, and his memory will be honored for all time.

Deceased was married to Rosina Miller, daughter of Daniel Miller, Nov. 1, 1838. 14 children were the fruits of their happy union. 10 are living. They are: Benjamin, Emma, Mary, wife of James Staffer; Rebecca, wife of Frank Bender, an employe of the U.S. mint, all of Boyertown; Mrs. Amelia Schelly, widow, of Pottstown; Salome, wife of Wm. S. Bliem, of Pottstown; Col. Daniel M. Yost, Norristown; Philip M., of Philadelphia; John R., of Springfield, Mo., and Isaac R., of Hays City, Kansas.

His age was 83 years six months and 12 days. His funeral was held on Tuesday from his late residence. Interment was made at Falkner Swamp.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 22, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yost, Jonas

Jonas Yost, a prominent retired farmer residing on the Durham road, near Ottsville, in Tinicum township, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16. He had been in declining health for some time. He lived for many years on the farm where he died, now managed by his son, Horace Yost. His wife died a few years ago. Mr. Yost leaves four children: Mrs. William H. Robins; Mrs. Levi Keller, of Plumsteadville; Mrs. George W. Layman, of North Wales, and Horace Yost, of Ottsville.

The funeral was held on Friday with interment at the Lower Tinicum church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 25, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Yost, Martin L.

Young, Ablert [sic]

Hatboro. Ablert Young, an old veteran, died at the Soldiers' home, Erie, Pa., last week. He formerly resided in the borough, and was a carpenter by trade. He was also a member of Lieut. John H. Fisher Post. A widow and two daughters survive him. His funeral was held last Saturday morning at the Davisville Baptist church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Young, Catherine

Young, Howard

Young, Howard

Young, Infant Child of Harry

Young, Lovina

Young, Maria

Lansdale. The funeral of Maria, wife of Charles W. Young, took place on Sunday. She died in Philadelphia at the age of 67. They former lived here. The interment was at Plains Mennonite church, Hatfield. She was a native of Towamencin, and the daughter of Christian Young.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 18, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Young, Michael

Young, Mrs. Michael

Young, Sara

Mrs. Sara Young, aged about 81 years, wife of Daniel Young, died on Wednesday evening, June 14, at the residence of her son-in-law, Edward Brinker, near Chalfont. The deceased was well-known throughout the county. She had been married over 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Young resided at the tollgate on the pike near Chalfont a number of years and recently were compelled to relinquish the duties there owing to their advanced age. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Lydia Laverell, Samuel Young, Mrs. George Walter, Mrs. Mattie Brinker and Abel K. Young. The funeral took place on Saturday at 10.30 o'clock from the residence of her son-in-law, Edward Brinker. Services were conducted by Rev. J.H. Watts. Interment was made in the Doylestown cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 22, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Youngkin, Oscar A.

Yoxtheimer, Amandus