East Palestine-

Tella J. Yoder, 79, a longtime resident of East Palestine, passed away April 1, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Health Center following a brief illness.

Tella was born May 13, 1940 in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of the late Denver and Mary Penny Southall.

She worked as a homemaker, enjoyed bingo, crocheting, crafting, going to church, spending time with friends and family and drawing. Tella loved watching westerns and was a big John Wayne fan. She volunteered with the Girls Scouts of America for a number of years.

She is survived by two sons; Dale Clemmer of East Palestine and Robert Clemmer of Lebanon, OH; a daughter, Pam (Guy) Gianetti of Girard; three brothers, Dana, Richard and John Southall; three sisters, Lottie Royer, Martha Steele and Bonnie Bowersock; aunt, Patty Penny; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Tella was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years David Eli Yoder in 2010; a son, David Clemmer; a sister, Mary Rogers, the same day and two other siblings, Belinda McGath and Bucky Southall.

All services will be private at this time.