Robert B. Yost, 67, of Millersburg, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, peacefully at home with his wife of 44 years, Debra E. (Neuman)Yost, and his dog and faithful companion, Pickles, by his side.
Born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1954, Bob was the son of the late Bruce and Frances (Kiscadden) Yost. Bob was well known in his younger years for his athletic ability and was the recipient of the Fred Fox Memorial and Pop Kelchner Memorial awards for football. He was also selected to the Big 33 East Squad his senior year of high school. Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, team roping, and watching western movies.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, Allison Polinski, wife of Brad, Kristen Yost, Robert J. Yost, husband of Rebecca, and Stephen Yost; nine grandchildren, Isabelle, Mandeep, Jasmine, Matthew, William, Jonathan, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Wyatt; a sister, Jean Houseal; a brother, John Yost; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Dilger.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday December 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary’s Church, 2 N. 8th St. Lebanon, 17046. A visitation will be held prior to mass from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Interment will be on Holy Cross Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.
You may share your thoughts and memories with the family at our online guestbook at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.