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Joyce E. Yeager, 74

June 20, 1948 - October 27, 2022

Joyce E. Yeager, 74, passed away peacefully at her Lancaster residence on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Joyce shared 47 years of marriage with her husband Robert R. Yeager, Sr.

Born in Lancaster, Joyce is the daughter of Paul Edward Sprout, Sr. of Willow Street, and the late Ella Elva (Levering) Sprout. She graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School in 1966.

Joyce first worked for Hamilton Watch for 10 years, and then as a school crossing guard for Lancaster City for many years. Assisting her husband in his business, Yeager Electric, Joyce served as clerk and bookkeeper.

Joyce and Robert enjoyed spending time at their Lewes, DE home. A selfless, humble, and quiet person, family was her sole focus. Joyce attended St. Joseph Catholic Church with her husband.

In addition to her father and husband, Joyce is survived by her daughter, Paula, wife of William Kehoe of Willow Street, two sons, Robert Yeager, Jr., husband Rosa of San Bernardino, CA, and Francis “Chuck” Yeager, husband of Denise of St. Augustine, FL; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Paul E. Sprout, Jr., husband of Vicki of Lancaster, and Donald Robert Sprout, husband of Jocelyn of Quarryville.

Private interment will take place in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

Contributions in Joyce’s memory may be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043. PAWW

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December 15, 2022

I am so blessed to have known Joyce !!! She is in Heaven and enjoying it!!!🙏🏼😘🙏🏼😘 Shirley Ann Platt

November 03, 2022

To Mr. Yeager, Paula and Family,
I’m so sorry to read about the passing of your wife and Mom.  I enjoyed talking with her all the years I was their insurance agent.  We shared a lot of stories on the phone and she always told me how Paula and her grandchildren were doing.  Prayers are with your family.  

November 01, 2022

Paula and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.
Ann Johnson
School District of Lancaster

October 31, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of Joyce. I have had alot of fun through the years with her and the family. May God give you peace and
 comfort through all this. 
                         I love you all,
                               Babs
 

October 31, 2022

I love you Joyce  say Hi to all our relatives fromm me. Big hugs. You will be missed. So sorry Paula. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.  Love you all, Donna Robin
 

October 31, 2022

So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers to your family! 
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Shirley Lawson

October 31, 2022

Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jack and Linda Swofford

October 31, 2022

You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

October 30, 2022

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.  

October 30, 2022

Prayers and Deepest Sympathies. Rick and Tammy White 🙏🙏🙏

October 30, 2022

Are dear friend of over fifty years has left us to join family in heaven, You left us with so many memories , i don`t know were to start are many day trips are out of the blue trips all of are bus trips and our coffee breaks and many Saturday night card playing. Just so many laughing times together. You will be so missed so much you were a very special friend in are lives. Love you and will miss you deeply tears just don`t stop

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