Michael R. Yount, 73, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning (April 6, 2024) following a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1951 in Rayburn Township, Kittaning, PA a son of the late George Carl and Hattie Corman Yount.

Michael graduated from Kittaning High School. He was a member of the Driftwood-Emporium Masonic Lodge, 532, F.& A.M. where he served as past master and was a member of the Coudersport Consistory-Scottish Rite and a member of the Shriners International. He was an avid life long Penn State fan.

He is survived by a sister-in-law, Evelyn Fulton, Emporium; nephew, Jeffrey Yount (Carol), Middletown, RI; two nieces, Christina Andrews (Randy), and Donna Shaffer (Ken), both of Emporium; great nieces and nephews, Katie (Mike) Valine, Stephen (Michelle) McFall, Anna (Ian) Brander, Seth McFall, Helen Blackford, Mason and Hannah Shaffer; one great great nephew; five great great nieces.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Yount and two brothers, Ralph and Terry Yount.

Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday from 4-7 PM where a Masonic service will take place at 6:30 PM.  Funeral Service will be held at the, Barnett Funeral Home on Thursday (April 11, 2024) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Russell J. Horning, officiating.

Burial will be in the Pine Creek Baptist Cemetery, Kittaning, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.