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John R. Stoltzfus, 82, of Fertigs Road, Cranberry, formerly of Belleville, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Sandy Lake.
John was born in Lancaster County on Oct. 30, 1943. He was the son of the late Jesse and Emma Riehl Stoltzfus.
Following high school graduation John attended Miami-Dade College in Miami, Fla., and later completed a degree in registered nursing at Hartford Community College in Bel Air, Md. John was employed for many years in psychiatric nursing care. He had an abiding faith and a deep and sincere love for the Lord and his family. He enjoyed farming and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam A. Zook Stoltzfus, whom he married on Dec. 14, 1968. Also surviving are three sons, J. Michael Stoltzfus and his wife, Crystal, of Sandy Lake, Pastor Sherman M. Stoltzfus and his wife, Heather, of Belleville, and Linford Stoltzfus and his wife, Amanda, of Mohnton. John was affectionately "Papa" to his 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Weston and his wife, Miriam, Zachary and his wife, Gracie, Kory and his wife, Madison, Nicholas, Grace, Deanna, Luke, Logan, Alivia, and Lane, his great grandchildren, Taliah, Atlas, and Fearn; two brothers, Jesse Stoltzfus, of Bedford, VA and Moe Stoltzfus and his wife, Laura, of Parkesburg; a sister, Anna Martin and her husband, Nevin, of Narvon, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Elam Stoltzfus and a sister-in-law, Verna Mae Stoltzfus.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Big Valley Alliance Church, 38 S Kish St, Belleville, with Rev. Milton Herrold, church pastor and Rev. Sherman Stoltzfus, pastor at Paintersville Alliance Church, John's son, co-officiating. Private interment was in Locust Grove Cemetery in Belleville. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.