Ira J. Stoltzfus, 77, of 326-A Spring Garden Rd., Kinzers, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014.  Born in Kinzers, he was the son of the late D. Ira and Malinda B. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Annie F. Beiler Stoltzfus.  He was a farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

     Surviving in addition to his wife are:  two daughters, Malinda B. wife of Enos J. Zook, Strasburg, Barbara B. wife of Isaac K. Lantz, Kinzers; three sons, Amos E. Stoltzfus, at home, Benuel B. husband of Anna Fisher Stoltzfus, Jersey Shore, PA, Ira J. Jr. husband of Anna Mary King Stoltzfus, Kinzers; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Salome Beiler, Gordonville; a brother, Amos E. husband of Elizabeth Stoltzfus, Gap; a daughter-in-law, Sadie Zook Stoltzfus, New Holland.  He was preceded in death by: a son, Abram B. Stoltzfus; six brothers, Stephen, Daniel, Tobias, Benjamin, Joseph and John Stoltzfus; three sisters, Sarah Beiler, Lydia and Katie Stoltzfus.