OBIT: Bennie A. YODER, 2008, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA

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YODER, Bennie A.

Bennie A. Yoder, 84, 468 Niverton Road, Salisbury, died Jan. 4, 2008, at his 
home. Born Aug. 15, 1923, in Grantsville, Md., son of the late Albert U. and 
Sadie (Kinsinger) Yoder. Preceded in death by son, Joseph B; and infant son and 
infant daughter, Rachael; four brothers, Pete, Clarence, Wilber and Lewis; two 
sisters, Vernie Beachy and Nancy Hertzler. Survived by his widow, Miriam S. 
(Zook) Yoder, whom he married Nov. 28, 1946; sister-in-law, Nancy, widow of 
Joseph B. Yoder; two sons, Noah B. and wife, Fannie, both of Salisbury; and 
David B. and his wife, Lena, Friedens; 23 grandchildren; and 41 great-
grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Slabuagh, Effie Beachy and Annie Peachey. He 
was ordained a minister April 30, 1950, and became Bishop May 7, 1961. Friends 
are being received at the home. Funeral service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the 
Niverton Amish Church with Bishop Eli N. Brenneman in charge of service. 
Interment Niverton Amish Cemetery under direction of the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral 
Home, Meyersdale.
Daily American,  January 5, 2008