Gayle Ann (Lebo) Yost

Gayle Ann Lebo Yost passed away on April 27, 2025. She was the daughter of Richard D. Lebo and Muriel Craig Lebo.

   Gayle was born in Harrisburg and spent most of her childhood in Halifax. Her family eventually moved to the Colonial Park area of Harrisburg where she graduated from Central Dauphin High School with the Class of 1964. She studied at La Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and earned both a Bachelor of Arts Degree and an Associate Degree from the College of Education at Michigan State University. Her senior year she was elected to membership in Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society of Colleges and Universities. Gayle did graduate work at The Pennsylvania State University and Temple University. She began her teaching career in the Mechanicsburg School District in 1969. 

   After taking some time off, and after her two children were in school, she returned to teaching in the Northern York County School District where she taught English As a Second Language at all elementary schools, Introductory Spanish to all 5th Graders, and High School Spanish.  During her 33- year career, Gayle was an active member of the staff at Northern where she served on many school and district wide committees. She also served as president and vice president of the Northern York Education Association.  In 2010 she was recognized for her contributions to education in the Northern York County School District by being awarded the Friend of Education Award.  

   After retirement, Gayle served on the Board of Directors of the Polar Bear Foundation, continuing her care and concern for Northern students. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church in Dillsburg, and a former member of the General Federation of Women’s Club, the Dillsburg Community Fair Association, and the Jaycee Wives organization. She was currently a member of Kappa Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary organization of women educators. During her retirement years she worked for Conestoga Tours and Wolf’s Bus Lines, escorting one-day and multi-day trips. She also worked for All-in-One Tours as a guide in many parts of Lancaster County, including the Amish Community, and in Lititz and Hershey.

   Gayle is survived by Richard E. Yost, her husband of 53 years, her son Gregory M. Yost (Cory) of Hagerstown, MD and her daughter Kristin A. Bechtel (Donald) of Lancaster, PA and five grandchildren: Tyler S. Bechtel, Cameron R. Bechtel, Madison A. Yost, Tenley R. Yost, and Daylyn R. Yost. She is also survived by her brother Craig D. Lebo (Linda) of Frederick, MD. Other survivors include sisters-in-law Kim Yost, Jacqueline Tosten (Roger) Rebecca Minick and brother-in-law William Yost (Donna) of Martinsburg, WVA as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents.

   A memorial service will be held Friday, May 16th, 2025, at 4:00 pm in the Calvary Methodist Church, 203 Mumper Lane, Dillsburg, PA.  A visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm at the church. Burial will be held in the Dillsburg Cemetery-Golf Course Road.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Polar Bear Foundation, 650 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019.