Sylvia Yoder

Sylvia Yoder was born July 13, 1938, and departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2026, reaching the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Emma (Bawel) Peachy.

Those left behind to mourn and hope are her 11 children: Emma married to Wayne Yoder, David married to Faith Troyer, Sylvan married to Mary Lynn Wagler, Junior married to Eunice Byler , Linda married to Steven Yoder, Irene married to Loyal Wagler, Daniel married to Karen Miller, Martha married to Lyndon Yoder, Mary Ellen married to Galen Wagler , Susan married to David Kauffman, Melvin married to Suzi Troyer, 75 grandchildren 157 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her brothers: Kore Peachy and Paul Peachy; along with many other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jacob N. Yoder; her parents; 4 brothers and 5 sisters; 1 grandchild 5 great grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, between 2 pm – 4 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm at the Pleasant Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10 am at the Pleasant Ridge Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangement