Franklin L. Stahley

Remembering Franklin with Love... Franklin L. Stahley, 83, of Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, died Friday, January 6, 2006, at 1:36 PM in his residence under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Born July 10, 1922, in Woxall, Montgomery County, PA, he was a son of the late Frank S. and Martha (Shearer) Stahley. His wife, Kathryn F. "Kass" (Martzall) Stahley, died June 26, 2002. A 64 year member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Denver, a life member and past president of Reinholds VFW Post 6759, and charter, life member and past president of the Smokestown Fire Company. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, RVing, camping and woodworking. A self employed painter and paperhanger for many years he also worked for the PA Turnpike Commission and was last employed by Conestoga Wood Products, East Earl. Franklin was a purple heart recipient serving in the Army during World War II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Jean M., wife of Glenn E. Kulp, Reinholds , PA ; and DelRae, wife of David K. Pannebecker, Denver, PA; a son, Donald L., husband of Karen L. (Koser) Stahley, Lititz, PA; 3 grandchildren, Jesse B., husband of Danielle (DaMatt) Kulp; Kelly A. and Brooke M. Pannebecker; and a great-granddaughter, Adrianna DaMatt. Viewing Funeral Service...A viewing will be held on Monday evening, January 9, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at 10:00 AM from our parlors with his pastor, The Rev. David R. Brumbaugh, officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery , Spring Township , Berks County, PA. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125 , Lancaster , PA 17604 or St. John's UCC, S. 4th Lancaster Ave., Denver, PA 17517.