Michael A. Yount

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael A Yount, husband, father, son, brother, friend, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania who died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Carbon Campus Lehighton Pennsylvania. Michael was 50 years of age.

Born Saturday, August 17, 1974 in Johnson City, New York. the son of the late Charles Wade Yount, and Rebecca Ann Molyneaux. Michael was also predeceased by; brother, Joseph Virbitsky

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 15 years, Seà ; son, Brandon L. Yount; daughter, Sophia Yount, brother, Robert Morlando, sisters, Elizabeth Freeman, Janice Davis, Karen Newhart, Sara Virbitsky and Jennifer Virbitsky; step father, Joseph Virbitsky. Many nieces and nephews also survive Michael.

Michael was curious, and creative in all aspects of his life. He worked as a Chef for Louie's Prime Steak House in Lake Harmony, and in various other restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. He attended Luzerne County Community College, MaryWood University, and the Art Institute at Lesley University in Boston. A talented portrait painter, and artist, Michael was also a guitarist and musician. Obtained a programming certificate, Michael coded, developed video games, and had his own youtube channel.

Michael enjoyed the companionship of his dog Ash. His presence will be missed; however, his light will continue to shine.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held on Friday March 7, 2025 at 6 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 4:30 P.M. until the time of services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com