Erma Irene Yater

Erma Irene Yater, 79, of Washington, died at 12:30 pm., Monday, May 27, 2019, at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Greene County on October 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Kenneth Toland and Mabel Hillberry Toland Gray and was raised by the late Elmer Gray. Mrs. Yater enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, playing cards, watching TV game shows, taking rides, and spending time with friends and family. On October 6, 1982, she married Charles Yater, who died November 9, 2005. Surviving are seven children, Harley (Tracy) Robison of Sycamore, Dale Robison of Washington, Joyce (Terry Sr.) Scott of Washington, Marlene Robison of Washington, Terry (Michael) Dailey of Langeloth, Mark (Jenn) Robison of Washington, and James (Lisa) Rosen of Washington; Stepchildren, Kathy, Laura, James and Charles, Jr.; three brothers, Elmer “Sonny” Gray, Paul Gray and Clarence “Butch” Gray, all of Washington; two sisters, Linda Boyd and Kathy (Rick) Garrett, both of Washington; brother-in-law, Bill Wasnik of Canonsburg; 13 grandchildren, Loy (Bill) Kelley, Penney (Harry Klug, Jr.) Scott, Alma Scott, Terry Scott, Jr., Joanie Robison, Larry Robison, James Robison, whom she raised, Kayla (Adam) Stinnette, Samuel (Amber) Dailey, Brandon Kelley, Sr., Stevie Robison, Mark (Betty) Robison and Taylor Wright; seven step-grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are several other stepchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She also leaves behind her dogs, Red and Roxy. Deceased are her brothers, Rick Gray and Roger “Tick” Gray; sisters, Freda Toland, Donna Wasnick and Sarah Ingram; stepson, John Yater; grandchildren, Patricia Dailey and Aaron Robison; and a step granddaughter. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m., the time of service, Friday, May 31 st , in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with Rev. Fred Helmick officiating.  Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.