Gayle D. Yeager 1947-2022

Gayle was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Punxsutawney, Pa., a son of Vernon and Avenel Thomas Yeager.

He was a 1965 graduate of Hickory High School.

Gayle enjoyed golfing, and was very interested in genealogy, finding great joy in serving as the family historian. He was a member of the Hubbard Gridiron Club and an avid and enthusiastic Hubbard football fan, proudly dedicating countless hours compiling statistics and historical information about the team to share with the community.

He also was a member of the Army Reserve.

He worked at Golden Dawn Foods, and was a familiar face at Vargo’s Party Shop in Hubbard.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife, Margaret “Peggy” R. Vargo, whom he married Nov. 6, 1971; his daughter, Lisa (Robert) Lodwick; and a grandson, Jeremy Lodwick. He also leaves his brother, Lynn (Fang) Yeager of Hermitage, Pa.

Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Dell; and his in-laws, John and Rose Vargo, with whom he made his home.

There will be services held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, with calling hours prior to the service from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. The family strongly suggests that visitors wear a mask.

Gayle will be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Football Moms, P.O. Box 5, Hubbard, OH 44425.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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