Eugene A. Yentzer Sr., 93, of Port Allegany, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on December 25, 1932, in Sweden Township, Eugene was the son of the late Roscoe Riley Yentzer and Hazel Mae Tombs-Yentzer.  Eugene was the devoted husband of the late Grace M. Osborn-Yentzer. They were married on May 10, 1963, and shared more than 63 years of marriage before her passing on March 30, 2025. Their life together was one rooted in commitment, and family.

He proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War from March 1950 to March 1953, a service he carried with deep pride and respect for the military throughout his life.  Eugene retired from Pittsburgh Corning in Port Allegany after more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was a man who valued hard work, loyalty, and providing for those he loved.

Eugene found joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments. He loved feeding and watching the birds, tending to his garden flowers and shrubs, and spending time outdoors caring for his yard. Family camping trips were especially dear to him, as were long country drives, where he enjoyed taking in the scenery alongside those he loved most. He cherished every dog he had throughout his life, most recently Gizzy and Teko.

He is survived by two daughters, Dawn (Gary) Bacon of Keating Summit; and Jenny Lou Yentzer from Tennessee; one son Robert (Cheri) Yentzer of Port Allegany; two step daughters Helen Ayers-George of Portville NY; and Sandra Ayers-Fox of Port Allegany; four  step sons, Donald (Vicki) Ayers of Austin; Fred (Sheila) Ayers of Coudersport; Pete (Linda) Ayers of Port Allegany; and James (Linda) Ayers of Roulette.  He was blessed with several grandchildren and great and great-great grandchildren.  In addition to his wife Grace, Eugene was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, one son Eugene II (Huey), one grandson Eugene A. Yentzer III, and a stepdaughter Linda (Ayers) Crumrine.

At Eugene’s request, a small celebration of life with only family and close friends will be held at a date to be announced.  Eugene will also be afforded military honors at that time. At a future date, a private family burial service will be held at the Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport for Eugene and his Wife Grace where they will be laid to rest together.

In Eugene’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Ln, Coudersport, PA 16915.  The family has entrusted her arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com