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Thomas C. Yost

05/11/1947 - 10/18/2023

Obituary For Thomas C. Yost

Thomas C. Yost

May 11, 1947-October 18, 2023

Thomas C. Yost, 76, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Frederick and Catherine (Bauer) Yost. Thomas married Julia M. Baydo on July 1, 1967, she preceded him in death on January 3, 2023.

Thomas is survived by his five daughters: Yvonne Hosterman, Denise Stitt (Daniel, Sr.) and Amanda Verbonitz (Joshua) all of Altoona and Barbara McKeever (Robert, II) and Tomi Yost both of Manassas, VA; six grandchildren: Elizabeth, Daniel, Jr., Sydney, Brendan, Hunter and Logan; three brothers: Paul Yost, William Yost, Sr. and Joseph Yost; three sisters: Delores Cree, Marie Crawford and Michele Kasun; he is also survived by, Rodney Hosterman, Matt Stawinski and Connor Stocking.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Phillip.

Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Altoona High School and went on to serve our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force.

He retired as a mechanic for Bell Telephone in 2001 after 30 years of service.

He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and PSU Football. Thomas enjoyed traveling, working in his garden, utilizing his handyman skills while remodeling whatever needed updated. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2-5 pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, with the funeral service immediately following in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Fr. Brian Norris and Military Honors.

Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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10/21/2023

Jane Schultz Varner

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I remember spending a lot of time at Uncle Fred and Aunt Catherine's home as a child. My mom Mary Bauer Schultz was his Aunt. Every time we went to Altoona, we would always find time to spend with Host family usually ending with a picnic and some childhood games or just running around the yard while the adults talked. Great memories. Tom always had a smile on is face and kind words. I wish I could be their for all of you but another obligation keeps me from attending. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
10/19/2023

Karen Kasun

So very sorry for your loss of Tom. Sending love and prayers to you all! 🙏🙏 Mike, Karen, Mariah, Patrick and Cadence