Jonathan Stitzel
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Jonathan Stitzel, 69, of Valley Township, PA, and formerly of Colfax, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Wilmington, DE. He was the husband of Brenda Ann Stitzel for over 48 years. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Philip N. Stitzel and Lois Jeanne Sweet Stitzel of VA.
Jonathan was a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, PA. He served with Baptist Church Planters in Elyria, OH, for over 20 years. He pastored at Valley Independent Baptist Church in Huttonsville, WV, the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hamlin, NY, and the Galilean Baptist Church in Fairmont, WV. He also served with Faith Church in Lafayette, IN.
He belonged to the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church in East Fallowfield serving as an Elder, Teacher, and Biblical Counselor.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda, and his children, James Stitzel of Colfax, IN, Michael (Kelly) Stitzel of Coatesville, Breanna (Nathan) Chandler of Lafayette, IN, daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Stitzel of Colfax, IN, grandchildren; Cadence, Karsten, Shyla, Austin, Abigayle, Gabriel, Jayden, Selena, Solomon, Samara, Asher, and Noa, and siblings; Jan (Bill) Anderson of NY, Patty Blankenship of FL, Sandy (Tim) Smith of VA, and Norm Stitzel of NY.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg Rd., East Fallowfield, PA, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, it was Jonathan’s desire that any donations be used in the care of his wife, Brenda. Donations can be made through the ongoing GoFundMe account. https://gofund.me/738e4f28
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My heart is breaking for
My heart is breaking for Brenda and the family. Knowing he’s with His Lord brings such comfort! Pastor Jon was an incredible Shepherd and teacher! It was such a blessing to see his joy the day we dedicated the beautiful new building in Hamlin as he never gave up on the desire he and the flock had to see this dream come to fruition. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” You will be missed Pastor Jon!
We enjoyed Jonathan & Brenda
We enjoyed Jonathan & Brenda's ministry for many years at South Clinton Baptist Church. May the Lord comfort you and give you strenght during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
Joan & Jean
Thoughts and prayers with all
Thoughts and prayers with all of you. Not sure I could have made it through my hard time without you all. Seems like so long ago, yet seems like yesterday. May the Lord comfort you as He did and you did for me.
Pastor Jon will be missed!
We certainly had hoped and pray that God would heal Pastor Jon, but God had other plans. It’s not always easy to understand why, and I guess we don’t have to, as our faith is in God’s promises to us. We appreciate all that Pastor Jon and Brenda did for us when they served at Galilean Baptist. Mike and I were also uplifted and encouraged by Pastor’s devotions on Facebook. May God be with his family as they navigate these stormy waters, knowing that God controls the wind and the waves.
Remembering Jon
I remember Jon from when we were at B.B.C back in the early 70's. We were in the same suite at Shaffer Dormitory. I have kept in touch with
him over the years. The Lord has promised to be near us and will never forsake us and give strength.he will see you through this time in your
life. We will see Jon again is the hope we have in Christ .