John L. Yeager, 82, of Chippewa Township, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Born on November 2, 1943, in Ambridge, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Ferencik) Yeager.

John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth; a sister, Phyllis Rowley of Conway; a son, Benjamin (Mia) of Bryn Mawr; a daughter, Eve of Chippewa Twp; grandsons, Garen and Gabe Yeager; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew and Ernest; and a sister, Mary Fraser.

John graduated from Ambridge High School and Geneva College.  He was a life science teacher in the Blackhawk School District for 35 years.  He had many wonderful memories of his students, their families, fellow teachers, and administrators.  His morning routine included breakfast at the Hot Dog Shoppe in Chippewa, where he enjoyed chatting with his friends, former students, and staff.

He served in many capacities at the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City.

His interests included fishing, landscaping, golfing with his friends, and travelling internationally with his wife and family.  He received many awards for woodworking and sculpting.  John was never bored, spending time designing, creating and rebuilding a wide range of projects – everything from homes, boats, and to his final project, the restoration of a 1957 Jaguar XK 150 coupe.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's honor to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037 or online at lupus.org.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 19 ^th from 3-7PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20 ^th at 11AM at First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117.  Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to services.