Edith M. Yocum

Edith M. Yocum, 96, of Gordonville, died on January 8, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care. 

Born in Millcreek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Isabelle Cramer Civitts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Willard S. Yocum in March 2008, nine other brothers and sisters, and a daughter Judy E. Woolley.

She is survived by one son, Gary W. Yocum, husband of Karen E. Yocum, Lancaster. 

She is also survived by four grandchildren: Katrina and Natasha (Virginia), Caryl (Tennessee) and Della A. (Lancaster) and several great-grandchildren.

Prior to moving to the Lancaster area in 1973, Edith was a homemaker. When she moved she became a cafeteria worker for eight years at Conestoga Valley High School.

She and Willard also volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital for twenty-three years.

She attended New Life Assembly of God where she served as a greeter.

A memorial service for Edith will be held at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM. There will be no viewing. A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Edith’s memory to New Life Assembly of God Church, 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA 17602. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com