Helen D. (Watters) Yoders – affectionately known as “Bug” and/or “Layla” -- was born August 18, 1941 to Harold E. Watters, Sr. and Mildred (Hart) Watters and passed away May 4, 2020 after a long illness with her family by her side.
She graduated from Jefferson-Morgan High School in 1959 and married Irvin T. “JR” Yoders Jr. and they were stationed around the United States and abroad during his Air Force career.
They returned to Greene County after his retirement in 1975. Helen worked at several grocery stores and she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #954 for over 25 years.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Tawny Koval of Jefferson, a son, Donald (Colleen) Yoders of Myerstown; a sister Judy (Ben) Adamson of Ravenna, Ohio; six grandchildren Jessica Koval, Karissa (Chris) Burns, John T. Koval, Kala Yoders, Kady Yoders, and Kyle Yoders, five great-grandchildren Khloe Cline, Owen Koval, Aiden, Annabelle & Axel Burns; two sisters-in-law Emma Schubert, and Joan (Bill) Fuller; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
Her husband, Irvin T. “JR” Yoders, Jr. preceded her in death along with her parents and brother Harold E. Watters, Jr.
A special thanks and appreciation to Amedisys Hospice of Masontown, for the great care and support they provided.
Due to the state and federal guidelines and restrictions for COVID-19 events the viewing and services are private and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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