Joel A. Yob

  Joel A. Yob, 64 of Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at home.   He was born November 22, 1952 in Pottsville son of the late Rudy and Catherine Dilliplane Yob.   He was 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Massanutten Military Academy, Woodstock, VA and attended Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA.   He was currently employed by NPP, Cressona.   Joel was a member Pulaski Lodge 216 F&AM, Pottsville; and Roedersville Rod and Gun, Pine Grove.   Surviving are his wife Frances Foran Yob, Pottsville; 2 sons, Kevin Yob and his wife Erin, Winston Salem, NC; Ryan Yob, Schuylkill Haven: 1 granddaughter, Kaydence Yob; and 1 grandson to be born soon, Konnor Joel Yob: 2 sisters, Gloria Guthrie and her husband Ray, Ephrata; Debbie Brennan and her husband Matt, Leicester, Mass: a sister-in-law Kathryn Mouro, Assonet, Mass; and adoptive brother, Ralph Falls, Jr. Pottsville: Nieces and Nephews.   A gathering of Family and friends will be held Saturday from 4-6P.M. at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Hillside SPCA PO 233 Pottsville PA, 17901, Compassus Hospice 1001 James Dr., Suite B 34, Leesport PA, 19533 or American Cancer Society, 101 W. Frack St. Frackville PA, 17931.   Please share your memories and condolences with Joel’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com