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
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