Mercyna Mae ‘Deana’ (Leonard) Yoder (1935 – 2024)
Mercyna Mae “Deana” (Leonard) Yoder, 89, formerly of Coopersburg, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at Parkland Manor, South Whitehall Township.
SURVIVORS
In addition to her loving husband of 69 years, she is survived by children: Ralph S. Jr (Grace) of Wilmore, Ky., Colleen C. (Glenn) Horlacher of Schnecksville; siblings: Eugene (Sandra) of Red Hill, Stephen and Patricia (Dennis) Gilbert of Bethlehem; sister-in-law: Shirley Leonard; and brother-in-law: Frank Fodero of Allentown; “Mimi’s” four grandchildren: Kelly (Aron) Duncan, Molly (Stephen) Geneczko, Annie Yoder and Laurel (Seth) Yoder; five great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by son Randal Yoder, who died 2005; siblings: Edison, Gloria Wachter, Wilson and Catherine Fodero.
SERVICES
Family and friends are invited to Mercyna’s visitation period from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The visitation period will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. A luncheon will be provided at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans and will be followed by interment at the Springfield Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at HeintzelmanCares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mercyna’s name may be made to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Bethlehem PA 18017 and/or Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, 1375 Third Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055.