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Charles J. Yetter, 85

Charles J. Yetter, 85

Charles J. Yetter, 85, of Loyalsock Township, passed away on February 5, 2020 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Charles and his wife the former Mary Mitsdarfer were married on June 29, 1957 and celebrated 62 years together.

He was born on May 13 1934 in Williamsport and was the son of Charles J., Sr. and Dorothy Saxer Yetter.

Charles was a graduate of St. Marys High School. He worked for the former Raub Supply and retired from Dauphin Electric. Charles was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church, Keystone League and the Republican Club. He enjoyed music and played in the Charles Yetters Trio Band with his best friend John Troisi. Charles played the trumpet, trombone and the vibraharp. He was well known for playing at many area events and for a presidential candidate. He loved sports, golf, football, baseball, watching his sons play Little League. Charles played basketball for St. Marys 1952 championship team.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Christopher (Melissa) Yetter of Simponsville, SC and David (Catherine) Yetter of Watsontown; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson Sam Yetter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Anns Catholic Church, 1225 Northway Rd., Williamsport with Rev. John J. Victoria officiating. Following Mass family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon and visit with the family. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery.

Family will provide flowers and suggests memorial contributions in Charles’s name be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport.

Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.