Beth Anita Yost, 37, of Germanville Road, Ashland, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

She was born October 13, 1986, in Pottsville, a daughter of Curtis and Patricia Kintzel Troup.

Beth was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, Class of 2005.

For many years, Beth was a House Manager Gaudenzia of Fountain Springs, where she helped countless people overcome their battles in life.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Anita Kintzel-Loy and Dennis Loy, and paternal grandparents Beatrice and Leonard Troup.

In addition to her parents, Beth is also survived by her son, Blake Kessler; two sisters, Faith Zerbe, Jessica Rank.

Services will be private.

"I'M FREE"


Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, my loved one's touch
If my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .