Jaretta Brian Mentzer Obituary
In loving memory of Jaretta Brian Mentzer in Arlington, Virginia, born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on December 22, 2025 at the age of 78. Jaretta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jaretta Brian Mentzer to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Jaretta shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Jaretta farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard "Red" Brian and Hazel Olson Brian of Ridgway, PA.. She is survived by: her husband Bill Mentzer of Arlington, VA; her children, Yvonne Matsko (Mark) of Arlington, VA and Will Mentzer (Heather) of Fairhope, AL; her grandchildren, Annika and Kyle Matsko; her sisters, Kathy Painter (Wilson) and Jan Harris (Steve); and her siblings-in-law, Jack Mentzer (Joanne) and Jean Nauman. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation Donate to Arthritis Foundation | Leading Arthritis Charity or The Southwestern PA Registered Nurses Club Scholarship Fund SWPARN Club - SWPARN Club Home by making a check out to SWPARN Club care of Diane Long and mailing it to 962 Churchill Road, Venetia, PA 15367.
