John Yost, 83, formerly of Stiles, died Aug. 14, 2017, at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall.

Born in Stiles, he was a son of the late Adolph and Cecilia (Failer) Yost.

He was an U.S. Army veteran.

He was a transistor assembler for the former Lucent Technologies for many years before he retired.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay.

He was a member of the Coplay Sportsman Club for many years and also Rangers Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived by a brother, Alfred Yost; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by five brothers, Adolph, Herbert, Edward, Richard and Leonard; and sisters, Emily Makovsky, Hilda Yost and Emma Kornfeind.

There will be a viewing time 10-11 a.m. Aug. 18, followed by a funeral service 11 a.m. at the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.

Contributions may be made the church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc.