Donna K. Yetzer

Donna K. Yetzer, 87, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Pear Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, following a brief illness.

She was born on March 3, 1938, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Sarginger Krieg.

On September 17, 1960, she married the late Dane Yetzer, who preceded her in death on January 22, 1994. Together they shared nearly 34 years of marriage.

Donna was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She retired from Stackpole Carbon after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was also employed for more than 14 years at the former Elk Regional Health Center. When Donna wasn't yard saling, she could be found hard at work in her kitchen, crafting her delicious peanut butter eggs and baking wonderful treats for her family. She will be lovingly remembered for her raisin filled cookies, which were always a treat to those around her, and few have been able to replicate.

Armed with a true servant's heart, Donna would spend her days spoiling her neighbors' dogs, helping others in her neighborhood, and being a genuine friend to all she met. She never turned down the chance to go polka dancing, and she always took great pride in the American flag, which she proudly displayed anytime she had the chance. Her family will always cherish the memories that were made at Christmastime, when Donna would spend months preparing for their annual Christmas Grab Bag, and would laugh and laugh at the humorous gifts she added to the party pile.

She is survived by three children; Tami (Harv Prechtl) Anzinger of St. Marys, Kathy Wittman of St. Marys, Rusty (Stacy) Yetzer of Wilcox, and by her daughter-in-law; Charlene Yetzer of St. Marys. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, by two siblings; Gary (Kris Kronenwetter) Krieg of Wilcox and Carol Thompson of California, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Donna was preceded in death by her son, Randy Yetzer on April 2, 2018, by her longtime companion; Dick Schwabenbauer, by four brothers; Bill, Bud, Howard "Nipper", and Dick Krieg, and by one sister; Esther Miller.

A Memorial Service for Donna K. Yetzer will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Family and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com