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Brandon J. Yetzer | 34
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Brandon J. Yetzer, 34, of 120 Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born June 20, 1990, in Ridgway, son of Jeffrey and Deborah Yeager Yetzer. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 2008. Brandon loved his time playing Little League Baseball, JO Wrestling, Peewee Football, and racing dirt bikes. When he wasn’t playing organized sports, he could be found playing outside with his neighbors, cousins, and siblings. His favorite pastime, however was looking for another 27 ½ inch lake trout at the spillway at East Branch Dam.
In addition to his loving parents, Brandon is survived by his siblings: Roger Yetzer of St. Marys, Christopher Yetzer of St. Marys, Natalie Yetzer of St. Marys, and Stephanie Yetzer (Cody Baker) of Ridgway; maternal grandmother, Irene Yeager of St. Marys; maternal grandfather, Roger Yeager (Barb) of St. Marys; aunts, Cindy Johnson of New Jersey and Jo Ann Anderson of St. Marys; uncles, James Yetzer, Jr. of Florida and Richard Yeager (Kathy) of St. Marys; special Auntie, Mary Alice Krieg (Jeff) of Ridgway; nieces and nephews: Alexa, Charlotte, Elon, and Aleigha; and cousins: Stephen, D.J., Emily, Melissa, Tim, Janie, and Josh.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and June Yetzer, Sr., great-grandparents, Albert and Mary Hassenetter, Richard and Neoma Yeager; and his uncles, Kenneth Anderson and John Yeager (Peggy).
Brandon always had a youthful spirit and brought a smile to the face of each person he encountered. He never passed up the opportunity to have a catch with his dad in the Armory Lot or tinker with repairs around the house. He cherished his time to play with his nieces and nephews as well as the time spent with his dog, Frank. He was often playing badminton, swimming, or coloring with them or rope run with Frank. He will be greatly missed.
There will be no visitation.
A funeral service for Brandon will be held privately by his family.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Penn Highlands Elk Community Nurses Memorial Fund, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Jeff, Debbie and family.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious son Brandon, no words can ever express the difficult times you are going through. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Roger made me laugh and always cheered me up. I have lots of fond memories of Roger our time together in school.
Dear Debbie and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
Debbie, Jeff and family, my heart absolutely breaks to here of this. What wonderful memories we had growing up. I am sending you all my condolences. Love, Kevin (Cousin)
Been a long, long time since I’ve seen ya, but the memories were always good ones. Always good laughs playing soccer and skateboarding back in high school. I often think about the time you taught me how to do a shove-it on a skateboard in soccer cleats before one of our games. Not sure why, but I do.
Jeff, Debbie and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the loss of your son, Brandon.
With our deepest sympathy, Ron, Judy (Yetzer) & Kaltlyn Wendel
Jeff, Debbie, and family, I wanted to express my deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Brandon was one of my best friends. We were going shooting as soon as the weather was nice. Today would have been awesome. Rest in peace brother man. You will be missed by everyone. I love you man.
Jeff, Debbie and family, I offer my deepest condolences to you all. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏
I’m so very very sorry for your loss.. There are no words when we lose a child. I will keep you in my prayers..
Jeff , Debbie, and Family, Sincere condolences on the loss of your son, Brandon. Praying you can find some peace through it all. It is not supposed to be this way!
Jeff, Debbie and Family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.