Joe L. Stauffer

Red Lion -- Joe Leroy Stauffer, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the York Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Fix) Stauffer to whom he was married for 54 years. Born March 4, 1937 in Red Lion, he was the son of the late Roy J.L. and Jessie G. (Blouse) Stauffer. He graduated from Red Lion High School and Lebanon Valley College and earned his Master’s Degree from Temple University. Joe was an English teacher for the Central York School District for thirty-seven years. During his teaching career Coach Stauffer directed a number of extra-curricular activities including serving as the head varsity football and baseball coach. The YAIAA honored him this spring with the Lifetime Achievement Award. He also coached the Red Lion Baseball for Boys program in the summer. After retiring from teaching he was employed by Heffner Funeral Homes. Joe was a member of Red Lion Lodge No. 649 F. & A. M., a life member of the York County Agricultural Society, and an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Red Lion. In addition to his wife, Joe is also survived by a son, Jud, married to Kelly Stauffer. Joe was the loving grandfather to Maggie and Sara Stauffer. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church, 220 N. Charles St., Red Lion with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. William H. Cluley officiating. Visitations will be held from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion and 10-11 AM, Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be held in Red Lion Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be held at approximately 8 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Joe’s memory to Grace Lutheran Church, 220 North Charles Street, Red Lion, PA 17356 or Kaltreider-Benfer Library, 147 South Charles Street, Red Lion, PA 17356.