Eugene Irvin Yost

Eugene I. Yost, 85 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1929 in Massillon the son of Irvin and Bertha (Loch) Yost. Gene was a U. S. Army veteran, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School and played for the Massillon Tigers Football team. Gene worked for Ohio Edison and retired in 1991 after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and gardening. Gene was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wives, Ida Jane (Matthews) Yost in 1959 and Roseanne Marie (Williams) Yost in 1980; and his sisters, Sister Barbara Jean Yost and Kathleen Spidell. He is survived by his children David Yost, Betsy McGough, Michael (Kendra) Yost and Cynthia Yost; his grandchildren Andy, Justin, and Logan Yost, Alexis Caldwell, and Matthew McGough; his great grandchildren A.J., Maddie, Alex and Tristyn; and his sister Beverly Miller. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 2p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Fr. Edward Gretchko will be Officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. before the service. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222