Martha Garard Yocum
Martha Garard Yocum, age 89, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in the Haragos Personal Care Home, Uniontown.
She was born on November 2, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the now late Dr. Harold T. Garard and Harriet (Fogg) Garard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Yocum; a son John Yocum; and two sisters, Louise Frontera and Harriet Wagner.
Martha graduated from Lewisburg High School and S u s q u e h a n n a University with a degree in Early Childhood Development.
She worked as caseworker for many years at PA Department of Public Assistance Uniontown Unit.
Martha was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed being part of the Trinity Women’s Club and helping with dinners for the church.
First and foremost her family was her life!
Left to cherish Martha’s memory are her children: James R. Yocum and wife Jean Ann of Port Orange, Fla., Peggy Mitchell and husband Kevin; grand -children: Michelle Hawk and husband Thomas, Julie Yocum, Kristina Michniak, Jozef Michniak, Jonathan Michniak, and Patrick Mitchell and two great grandchildren, Keyle and Ethan Hawk. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, Pa., where the family will receive friends on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Visitation will continue at TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH from 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Holslag officiating.
Interment will be in Uniontown Cemetery, Allenwood, Pa. on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Donations in memory of Martha are to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com.
Martha’s family would like to give a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and the Haragos Personal Care Home for their wonderful care.