12/21/2018
John L. Stoltzfus, 89, of 2249 Leaman Rd., Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at his home. Born in Bird-in-Hand, he was the son of the late Jacob E. and Barbara Lapp Stoltzfus. He was married for 67 years to Arie Smucker Stoltzfus. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 6 children, Barbara married to Amos B. King, Watsontown, Daniel S. married to Mary Beiler Stoltzfus, Jacob E. married to Savilla Beiler Stoltzfus, both of Lancaster, Katie married to Henry E. Kauffman, Mary married to John K. Kauffman, both of Christiana, Amos S. married to Linda Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, Indiana; 41 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Fisher; 2 step-sisters, Mary and Rebecca.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Elizabeth, Malinda, Amos, Mary, Barbara, Daniel, Jacob, Rebecca and Katie; step-siblings, Lydia, Susie, Barbara, Rebecca, Christ, Isaac, and Elmer.
Funeral services will be held from the late home on Monday, December 24, 2018 at 9 AM with interment following in Beiler's Cemetery, Ronks. Friends may call at the late home from the time of this notice till the service.