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James R. Yost

NEW BEAVER, Pa. — James R. Yost, 74, of New Beaver Boro died Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.

He was born May 11, 1943 in Racine, Ohio, the son of the late Robert E. and Janice E. Buckley Yost. He was married to Janet R. Nicely Yost for 51 years.

He was a lifelong farmer, owning and operating Yost Farms. He was also a former New Beaver councilman. He was a member of the New Life Baptist Church in New Wilmington.

In addition to his wife, Janet, survivors include a daughter, Jamie (Doug) Moon of Enon Valley; son, Robert (Julie) Yost of New Beaver Boro; two sisters, Judy (Wayne) Reagle of Pawleys Island, S.C. and Peggy (Jack) McCready of New Beaver Boro; and five grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street,Wampum, Pa. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Fair officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Jameson Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

8/8/17