As published in the Geauga Maple Leaf:

"The Yoder Brothers Foundation has been serving the communities of Cardinal, Berkshire and Chardon, to date awarding more than $1.6 million in local scholarships in a loving tribute to the memory of two young men — local brothers — who died in tragic, separate accidents.

Joshua Allen Yoder was just a few weeks short of his 18th birthday when he died in an auto accident in 1996. Seven years later, his brother, Tyler Gabriel Yoder, died in an accident a few short months after turning 18. Both were kind, loving young men who had so much to offer the world they left behind just as they embarked toward their college educations.

Their grandfather, the late Jack Menosky, began the Yoder Brothers Memorial Scholarship Foundation to honor their memory. For 27 years, the foundation has served Geauga County youth by providing more than $80,000 annually in renewable scholarships for four-year or technical education with students from Cardinal, Berkshire and formerly Newbury schools.

As it has grown, the scholarship has expanded to additional districts, including Chardon Schools beginning last year, and the foundation has its sights on an even greater impact in years to come.

The signature fundraiser of the scholarship foundation is its 5th Annual Reverse Raffle, which will be held on July 12, from 6-11 p.m., at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township.

Tickets are $80 per person and include dinner, an open bar, entertainment and a reverse raffle number. Bring along friends for a fun and entertaining evening dancing to the beats of DJ Gaz.

The named sponsor of this year’s event is Kathy Randles and the Randles Family. The event offers a $5,000 grand prize, silent auction and fishbowl raffle.

An amazing array of raffle items will be available including vacation getaways, Cleveland dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences, autographed merchandise and much more.

Please call 440-812-5892 or visit Eventbrite for tickets: https://shorturl.at/szNps"

Yoder Brothers Foundation 2024 Online Auction

$1.6 million and counting in scholarships for Northeast Ohio scholars!