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John A. Stumpf
September 28, 2021

Obituary

John A. Stumpf, 85, of Barr Slope (Clymer), PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after passing away peacefully at his home.

The son of Norris “Odin” and Annie Pearl (Sheesley) Stumpf, he was born on June 3, 1936 in Montgomery Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

John worked at FMC Technologies for many years before retiring at the age of 60. Since 1977 he was the owner and operator of Stump’s Saw Shop in Barr Slope.

One of his favorite pastimes was fishing.

On December 4, 1976 he married Marie G. (Van Norman) Stumpf.

John is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Marie; his six children: James (Jan) Stumpf; Thomas (Stacy) Stumpf; Tamera (Eric) Harmon; Stephen (Pamela) Stumpf; Jeffrey Stumpf and Barry Stumpf; four stepdaughters: Laura Saathoff: Carolyn (Jeffrey) Roberts; Deborah (Walter) Garde and Joanne (Jeffrey) Thomas; sixteen grandchildren; as of November 2021 there will be thirty-two great grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Erma Stumpf.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Patricia (McCoy) Stumpf; his stepson: Jon Stewart; his three brothers: Norris S.; Harry H. and George C. Stumpf and his two sisters: Ethelmary P. Conrad and Agnes Stumpf.

John’s family requests that masks be worn at the viewings and funeral service.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. On Friday, October 1, 2021 there will be visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Marion Center United Methodist Church, 204 Main St., Marion Center, PA with an 11:00 a.m. funeral service to immediately follow the viewing. Rev. Erica Wellner will officiate. Interment at Rowley Cemetery, Hillsdale, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to: Marion Center United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 197, Marion Center, PA 15759 designated for the handicap accessibility fund.

Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign John’s guestbook and share a condolence message.

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Rairigh Funeral Home
18944 Rte 286 Hwy East
Hillsdale, PA 15746
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