William J

Stauffer

William J. Stauffer, age 87 of Sinking Spring, PA (formerly of Tampa, FL), passed away unexpectedly in his residence. He was the husband of the late Sharon Stauffer who passed away in February, 2013.

William was born in Pottsville, PA son of the late Russell & Helen (Yeager) Stauffer. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School, and Temple University with a BS degree in Education. He is a WWII Veteran, U.S Navy serving in the S.W. Pacific Theatre. He was a retired Warrant Officer (CW03) USNR. He was a retired training specialist with Lucent Technology. He served as assistant Cub Master, in Reading and in Oley. William was a former Lions Club President in Oley and the Founder of Oley High School LEOS club. He was a Bible and Sunday School Teacher, a facilitator for Promise Keepers and small groups leader. William was also a founding Board Elder at Keystone Community Church.

Surviving: Daughters Susan Loose of Sinking Spring, Gayle Stauffer-Shoustal, wife of Jack Shoustal, Exeter Township; Son William, husband of Susie Stauffer, Schellsburg, PA; Step-Sons Mark and David Johnson, both of Tampa FL, Greg Zieber of Reading; Granddaughter Amy Stauffer, of Sinking Spring; Great-Granddaughter Emma; Grandson Ian Loose, Sinking Spring, PA; Great-Granddaughter, Jessica Stauffer, Sinking Spring, Great-Great Grandson Shawn Stauffer; and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in death by his sister, Helen Mann.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2013 at 7:00P.M at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 1110 Snyder Road, West Lawn with Pastor Rob McSurdy officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Church. Internment Services with full Military Honors at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312

Stanton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. Honey Brook, PA.