OBIT: Simon M. YODER, 1997, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  YODER
  
  Simon M. Yoder, 71, of Meyersdale, went home to be with Jesus, Jan. 3, 1997.
  He died at the Meyersdale Manor where he was a short-term resident. Born Jan.
  25, 1925, in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Marano J. and Mary (Tice)
  Yoder. He faithfully attended the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church. He is
  survived by his wife of 50 years, Lela (Schrock) Yoder. He is the beloved
  father of Miriam Arlene, wife of Leonard Sacco, Hyndman; Elsie, wife of
  Robert Beachy, Hyndman; Virginia, wife of Pete Mueller, Swanton, Md.; and
  James, husband of Nancy (Yoder), Grantsville, Md. Also surviving are five
  grandchildren: Rachel and Londa Beachy, Hyndman; Christine, wife of Stephen
  Jenkins, LaVale, Md.; Jimmy and Amanda Yoder, Grantsville, Md.; one
  step-great granddaughter, Jessica Jenkins. In addition, he is survived by one
  sister, Lydia Yoder of Grantsville, Md. Simon was preceded in death by four
  sisters: Fannie, Bertha, Annie and Sarah; and one brother, Samuel. Simon was
  a true servant of the people of Meyersdale and the surrounding communities.
  He was called to serve and fulfilled his calling faithfully to the end of his
  life as a fireman and member of the ambulance association. As a 41-year member
  of the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department, 21 years of which he served as
  chief or assistant chief, he answered 2,143 calls. He served in the capacity
  of Fire Police. He was also a founder and lifetime member of the Meyersdale
  Ambulance Association where he served actively fur 23 years. In addition, he
  was involved [with the] Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Friends received 
  from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Leckemby Funeral Home. Meyersdale. 
  The funeral service will be held at the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church at 
  2 p.m. Sunday. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
  Interment will be at the Mt. View Christian Fellowship church cemetery. 
  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire 
  Department or any charitable organization of the donor's choice.
  
  Daily American, January 4, 1997