Rodney L. Yetter

The one-of-a-kind, Rodney Lee Yetter, age 77, of Shippenville, PA, formerly of Saylorsburg, PA, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 4, 1948, in Pen Argyl, PA, one of five children to the late Kenneth and Edna Mae Woolley Yetter. Rodney lived in Eastern Pennsylvania for most of his life, and from a young age, he had a strong drive in everything he did. He first worked at Valerie Fashions in Wind Gap, PA, starting out sweeping the floors and making his way up to manager. From then on, he carried his passion for garment production into starting his own clothing factory, Rodney Yetter, Inc., in Saylorsburg and Sciota, PA. After sixteen dedicated years, Rod decided to close his business and continue working in the industry at Ardmore Blouses, Inc. and Hanky Panky, both of New York City, where he worked in quality control and production management. Rod proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during Vietnam from 1966 to 1970, when he was honorably discharged. He continued his commitment by joining the Drum and Bugle Corps in Lehigh Valley, PA, where he met the love of his life, Susan Beth Snyder, whom he married on October 17, 1981. He was an active member for fifty years. Rod was also a proud charter member of the Marine Corps League in Bethlehem, PA, and a school board member for Stroudsburg School district, where his children attended. Once he and Susan moved to Shippenville, they joined Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Knox, where they enjoyed going. Rod wore many hats and was a pillar of many communities throughout his lifetime, making a difference in every way he could. He was truly a humble man who never slowed down. In his free time, Rod enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Above all, he cherished every moment with his grandchildren and was always working on new projects for them. In addition to his beloved wife, Rod leaves behind two sons, Michael Rodney Yetter and his wife, Lindsay, and Andrew Lee Yetter, all of Macungie, PA; his daughter, Megan Sue Challacombe-Lowe, and her husband, Allen, of Burke, VA; and six grandchildren, Zackary Yetter, Sydney Yetter, Charlotte Yetter, Sadie Lowe, Benjamin Lowe, and Reid Challacombe. He also leaves behind his sister, Carol Bond, and her husband, Gerry, of Stroudsburg, PA, and three brothers, Jack Yetter and his wife, Linda, of Pen Argyl, PA, Larry Yetter and his wife, Marge, of Wind Gap, PA, and Richard Yetter and his long-time partner, Cindy, of Kunkletown, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion has the distinct honor of serving the family. There will be no public visitation or services, and cremation care has been entrusted to the RV Burns Crematorium, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rod’s honor to the Bethlehem Detachment #284 of the Marine Corps League. Contact https://www.mclbethlehem.org/contact-us.

Rodney L. Yetter

May 4, 1948 - April 30, 2026