John D. Stoltzfus
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John D. Stoltzfus, 86, of Honey Brook, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community. He was the husband of the late Susie S. Stoltzfus who died in 2012. Born in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Naomi Stoltzfus.
In 1967 John established Stoltzfus Farm Service of Cochranville and faithfully worked there alongside his family until his retirement in 2004.
He enjoyed serving at his home church, Media Mennonite in Oxford and volunteering with MDS and the Tel-Hai Retirement Community. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife across the USA, restoring old tractors and spending time helping others in need.
He is survived by four sons; Marvin Stoltzfus and wife Susan of Cochranville, James Stoltzfus and wife Cindy of Parkesburg, Wayne Stoltzfus of Cochranville and Erwin Stoltzfus and wife Robin of Cochranville, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three siblings; Daniel B. Stoltzfus and wife Sarah of Mill Hall, PA, Rachel Stoltzfus of Somerset, PA and Anna Stoltzfus and husband Paul of Morgantown, PA. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one daughter-in-law.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 am from the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 549 Swan Road, Atglen, PA followed by interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church on Thursday, October 8th from 3 to 5:00 pm and 6 to 8:00 pm also Friday morning from 9:30 am to the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Media Mennonite Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 70, Oxford, PA 19363.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.
Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Grandpop Stoltzfus
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the families of Marvin and Susan, James and Cindy, Wayne, Erwin and Robin at this sad time. He was special to many people. He always greeted folks with a smile and a hug or handshake. We will miss him at the various Stoltzfus functions. He will be reunited with his loving wife Susie and may he rest in peace.
Our condolences
Marvin & Sue and each of John's family, we send our love and condolences at your loss. John was such a dear friend to us, and we will really miss him and spending those fun hours playing marbles and talking about Jesus. John was a wonderful man. He has run his earthly race, and we know we will see him again in Heaven.
David & Pegge Tennant
We were saddened to hear of
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear old friend, Johnny D.....yesterday. I think it has really hit home to Ben, as they were the same age! Johnny D. is who invited us initially in 1989 to Media - and we had many close friends there - but none any closer than John and Susie. John's birthday was the same as our other good friend, Ben Kauffman - and also my son, Skipper. Nobody was more loving and kind than John - and he was close in our hearts, even though he moved away to Tel Hai. Though we feel like shedding tears - we know he is HAPPY and with Jesus and his beloved Susie! Such a wonderful family of children they had - and more than enough love to go around!
Cathy & Ben
sorry for the loss of john,he
sorry for the loss of john,he was a good man
Our loss is heaven's gain
We were saddened to hear of your loss and sorry we can't be there at the service. You Stoltzfus boys along with your wives & families are so blessed to have had such a godly influence in your lives. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.