George W. Stauffer, age 83, of East Third Street, Bloomsburg died on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at his home following a brief illness. He was a resident of current home for over 42 years.
George was born on Sunday, January 1, 1928, in Fernville, the only child of George E. and Ruth (Gillespie) Stauffer. He attended the Bloomsburg Schools and served with the United States Army during both World War 2 and the Korean War. He was employed by Magee Carpet Co. for 31 years and Bloomsburg University for 19 years. He retired in 1992.
As a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, George was former head usher. He was a member of Washington Lodge #265 F&AM for over 57 years and the Caldwell Consistory, both of Bloomsburg.
George was the husband of Elaine (Zimmerman) Stauffer, who survives. They celebrated a 47th wedding anniversary on June 27. He was the last member of his immediate family.
A time of Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth St. and also on Thursday, August 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 Market St., also in Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Thursday, August 18 at 11 a.m. with his pastor, Rev. Joel L. Zeiders, and his former pastor, Rev. Gordon Ross, officiating. Graveside services will be held in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. A combined group of American Legion and VFW personnel will provide military honors. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 123 Market St., Bloomsburg.