Brandon R Pitzer, 25
Brandon Pitzer, 25, of Mount Jackson passed away at 1 p.m. July 26, 2010, after a brave struggle with cancer.
Brandon was born in New Castle on April 14, 1985, a son of Tim J. Pitzer and Linda Myers Pitzer.
Brandon was a graduate of Mohawk High School’s class of 2004 and had just received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Slippery Rock University.
Brandon was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Enon Valley.
For enjoyment, Brandon loved hunting, fishing and traveling. He enjoyed all outdoor activities and loved his family deeply
In addition to his mother, Linda, and father, Tim, Brandon leaves behind his significant other, Katie Pitts of New Middletown, Ohio; sisters, LouAnn Eisenhut and husband Erik of Boston, and Jennifer and April Pitzer of Mount Jackson; a brother, Brett Pitzer of Mount Jackson; a nephew and godson, Max Eisenhut of Boston; many cousins, aunts and uncles; and Brandon and Katie’s beloved Lab, Marlee.
Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
The family will receive friends at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Road, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.
The service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Mark Tippin officiating.
Brandon will be laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Western Pennsylvania Cancer Institute of West Penn Hospital, patient care fund, 4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224.
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Guestbook
You will be dearly missed!! But I know you are no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
From Danielle of Madison, WI on July 27, 2010
Family is the one thing that means anything right now. Hold your family close. While ours is praying for you. May you find comfort in each other, and your shared memories. ED and the boys have such fond memories of hunting with Brandon.
From CAROL BYERS of ENON VALLEY, PA on July 27, 2010
There never seems to be the right words to say in times like these. Brandon was a joy, one of a kind, to all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
From Andrea Kirby of Wexford, PA on July 28, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go to all of you at such a difficult time. I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I wish I could take it away. Brandon was an amazing young man. He is loved by everyone and has touched so many lives. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Bonnie and Ashley Mars and family
From Bonnie Mars of New Castle, PA on July 28, 2010
April and family...you are in my thoughts an prayers at this difficult time. Brandon will truly be missed.
Jennifer Downs Kercher
From Jennifer Kercher of Pittsburgh, PA on July 28, 2010
Dear Jill and family,
You have my sympathy on the death of Brandon. I am sure he is in a better place and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
From Cheryl LaBoda of Erie, PA on July 28, 2010
You were and will always be dear to so many. I'm glad you are at peace now and no longer suffering. I send my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
From diane burns of NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH on July 28, 2010
While I never had the chance to meet and know Brandon, I have had the honor to know his mother, who has a heart as wide as the ocean is deep. Surely, Brandon was as wonderful. My heart goes out to Linda and all his family.
From Carol E. Kuper-Pyle of Volant, PA on July 28, 2010
Our hearts go out to Katie and his family. Try to find comfort in the knowledge that Brandon has gone on to a better place.
Ken, Brenda, and the Kalasky family Coitsville, Ohio
From Ken Kalasky of Lowellville, OH on July 28, 2010
Words can never fill the void you all have at this sad time in your life. Just know that Brandon will always be remembered and sadly missed by all of us at SNPJ. He certainly touched all of our hearts and has left a special memory for all of us.
///From the entire staff and friends at the SNPJ Recreation Center///
From sue of hillsville, PA on July 28, 2010
Dear family & loved ones of Brandon: Your beloved Brandon fought a courageous battle. Know he is in heaven and at peace.
Praying for you all. With our deepest sympathies. Herb & Carol Saxton (dear friends of Jeff & Jean)
From Herb & Carol Saxton of Tamarac, FL on July 28, 2010
Brandon was one of my daughter Molly's best friends most of her life. As one mom to another who have had the heartache to lose a child to a horrible illness, I am praying for you. Brandon will be missed by all.
From Joyce Dickinson of New Galilee, PA on July 29, 2010
Our Sympathy
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Burkey
From Virgil L. Burkey of Millersburg, PA on July 30, 2010
Tim- My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Rest in peace with the Lord, Brandon.
From Scott Miller of Butler, PA on July 30, 2010
Our deepest sympathies for your loss of your son. Please know that our prayers are with you at this time.
Russ and Joyce
From Russ Harriger of Charlotte, NC on August 5, 2010
Dear Tim and Linda:
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
From Keith Roberts of Mount Jackson, PA on August 7, 2010
You will be sadly missed by all that know you and my heart goes out to the Pitzer family. Rest in Peace Brandon
From Mike Ames of Shippenville, PA on August 21, 2010