Jody L. Yoder

Jody L. Yoder, 46, of Nescopeck Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, while at work.

Born in Berwick on May 6, 1971, he was a son of Allen D. and Sally A. (Ridall) Yoder, Sr. of Nescopeck Township. He was a graduate of Columbia Montour Vo-Tech School. He worked as a carpenter for Donald Lex Construction for the past 27 years.

Jody enjoyed going to truck shows and mud bogging. He liked John Deere tractors, and loved hanging out with his friends.

In addition to his parents, he will be greatly missed by his brothers: Steven Yoder and wife Wendy, Nescopeck Twp; Allen Yoder, Jr and wife Crystal, Nescopeck Twp; Todd Yoder and companion Cheyenne Martin, Nescopeck Twp; a niece, Marian; nephews, Phillip, Steven, Mason and James. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his loyal dogs, “Bud” and “Marley”.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck, with Reverend Richard Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery, Zenith. Family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Online messages of comfort may be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com.