Karen M. Yost, age 38, of Allentown PA, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA.

Born in Allentown PA, she was the Daughter of Charles W. and Patricia H.I. (Roxberry) Yost of Allentown PA. She worked in the Shipping/Receiving Department of Kohl's Department Store in Whitehall Township PA. Prior to that, she was a Domestic at KidsPeace in Orefield PA for 5 years and Green Meadows in Allentown PA for 4 years.

She is survived by her Parents; Brothers, Jeffrey C. Yost of Seattle WA and Douglas M. Yost of San Antonio TX; Sister, Linda P. Sobchak of Whitehall PA; Companion, Louis H. Jefferson, with whom he resided; and Nieces and Nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. There are no Calling Hours. Interment will be Private.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Parkland Community Library Building Fund c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.