Eric Joseph Yantis

Eric Joseph Yantis, age 41 of South Hadley, MA, formerly of Bradford, passed away at his home.  Eric was born in Dayton, OH on December 12, 1983 to Kelly Andrew Jeffers & Teresa Ann (Yantis) Achor; was a graduate of Piqua High School/Upper Valley JVS, studying welding; was a Maintenance Tech working for Coca Cola Company in Massachusetts; enjoyed fishing and kayaking; a fan of the Cleveland Browns; enjoyed watching WWE and MMA; and was a “gamer”.  Preceded in death by his father, Kelly Jeffers in 2018; grandfather, John David Jeffers in 2015; and grandparents, Joseph & Judith Yantis.  Eric is survived by his mother, Teresa Achor & Rick Hardin of Piqua; step-mother, Melissa Jeffers of Bradford; grandmother, Elaine Jeffers of Bradford; children, Kylen Sills of Bradford, Maddie Sills of Bradford, Aubrey Yantis of Bradford, Rachel Yantis of Bradford and Talan Yantis of Bradford; sisters and brothers, Danielle Jeffers of Bradford, Ty & Bree Jeffers of Bradford, Kelley Jeffers of Bradford, Brittany & Joseph Petta of Colorado, Shay & Tony Chittwood of Troy, and Seth & Miranda Hardin of Piqua; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends.  Celebration of Life Gathering of Family and Friends 2-5 PM Saturday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home for final expenses.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.