Brandon James Pletsch , 24, of Amherst passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1993 I Yuma, AZ., where he graduated from Vista High School. Brandon enjoyed video games , music and cars. He was dearly loved by all especially his family and he will be greatly missed. Survivors include his mother Dawn (nee Roach) Tim Schuster Jr. of Amherst ; father Heinz Pletsch Jr.(Heidi-nee Dembowski) of Yuma, AZ.; sisters Brittany Pletsch (Jordon Wallace) of Amherst, Torilyn Pletsch of Yuma, AZ.; brothers Tyler of Sierra Vista, AZ and Cody of Las Vegas, NV.; paternal grandmother Sandra Pletsch; Step grandparents Irene and Tim Schuster Sr.; aunt Kasey Roach; uncles John Roach and James Pletsch; niece Arya Wallace. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Mary Lou and Grover Roach; paternal grandfather Heinz Sr.; great grandmother Leona Moffett. Family will receive friends for a Celebration of Brandon's life 1-3 PM Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com