Donnie George Yantz - Roberson Funeral Home

Donnie George Yantz

October 2, 1932 - December 25, 2021

Private inurnment will be held at Pine Glenn Cemetery at a later date.

Donnie George Yantz, 89, of Port Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Donnie was born on October 2, 1932 in Newport, Ohio to the late Herman and Ruby Yantz. The family moved to West Virginia for a short time then settled in Herrin Illinois. Donnie went to Herrin High School where he enjoyed athletics and classes in woodworking. After high school Donnie served honorably in the United States Navy stationed mostly in Japan from 1952 to 1956. After completing his military service in May 1956 Donnie went to work for the NSA in Arlington Virginia, then the agency moved him to Fort George Meade in Maryland where he served as Watch Chief for a total of 36 years.

Donnie moved to McVeytown, Pennsylvania to his riverfront home for retirement. It is here where Donnie enjoyed playing his guitar and having his friends over for music jams and gatherings. Growing up in the country Donnie loved playing with his dogs. Donnie enjoyed singing and playing music from his heart for his church. Donnie and his wife of 62 years Ruby Martena (Marti) were both members of the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren.

Survived by his loving family; daughter, Susan Davis and son-in-law Howard Davis of port Charlotte and many loving nieces and nephews, Donnie will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by his loving wife Ruby (Marti), daughter Karen Joanne, parents Herman and Ruby Yantz, brothers; Virgil and Dale, sisters; Virginia Yantz Sanders, Betty Yantz Rosenberger, Goldena Yantz Hudson, and Diane Yantz Thompson. Matthew 25:21, “His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant, a life well lived” ….

Private inurnment will be held at Pine Glenn Cemetery at a later date.

Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Donnie George Yantz, 89, of Port Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Donnie was born on October 2, 1932 in Newport, Ohio to the late Herman and Ruby Yantz. The family moved to West Virginia for a short time then settled in Herrin Illinois. Donnie went to Herrin…

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Susan and Chooch, What wonderful people Don and Marti were to us, Kyle and Kelsey and many others. When we arrived at the cabin for a weekend the kids would be anxious to run over and say hello, but Splash would come bounding over to greet them first. One memory of the many that stand out is a summer day Don wanted to take the boat down the river. He asked us to go and of course we did. We floated towards town and motored back. I don't know this for sure but that might have been the last time he took the boat out? I think he wanted one last oppty to cruise the river. The untold number of hours they spent with Kyle and Kelsey can never be forgotten. Crafts, music and lots of poker, monopoly etc. We have some pictures that we will be sending you Susan, we found them when we moved recently. Please call us when things settle down, we would like to catch up.

I was blessed to know Donnie for a short time before his passing. Susan and Howard introduced me through our church. We enjoyed playing music together out of a beautiful book of songs Donnie's wife put together in a hand-tooled leather binder which Donnie loved. We would take a music break and talk about his band in Maryland and go through photo albums of the years past. A beautiful soul was he. Now Donnie is playing and singing for the King from his mansion in heaven. I am blessed by our paths crossing here on earth. VIc

We so much enjoyed getting to know Don and Marti when they moved to McVeytown. Certainly were very good neighbor. What a gifted singer and guitar player Don was and certainly blessed many people by sharing that.

Donnie was my grandfather’s brother and the two of them loved to play their guitars. Music was his passion and I had the pleasure to play my guitar alongside Donnie this past summer, something I’ll always remember and hold dear to my heart. Not only was he a very good guitarist, but he could sing too! He was a lighthearted and fun guy and we had a great time jamming out some of his favorite songs. I know he and my grandfather, his brother Virgil, are together again enjoying a laugh and playing their guitars once again. Donnie will be sorely missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to his daughter Susan and all his family. May he Rest In Peace.

Missing my "Dad" and sharing in my sister in Christ, Susan's grief. Rejoicing in Don being called home to Jesus. Hallelujah!

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