Jay G. Stohler

Jay G. Stohler, 86, of Grantville passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Harmony of Hershey.

Born March 27, 1939 in Schaefferstown, he was a son of the late George and Katie (Rettew) Stohler and also preceded in death by his thirteen siblings.

A retired diesel mechanic from Petroleum Products of Harrisburg, Jay was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and East Hanover Autumn Leaves.  He enjoyed hunting and tinkering with lawnmowers.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years Joann M. (Neidig) Stohler; son Rick J. Stohler (Stacey) of Hummelstown; daughter Kim L. Keefer (Joel) of Havelock, North Carolina; grandchildren Rachel Fultz (Kenny), Jayce Stohler (Magan), Brandon Stohler, Zachery Hertzler (Kirstin), Joel Keefer, Jr. (Felicia), and Shannon Wall (John); and great grandchildren Finley and Charlotte Fultz, Ryder and Braelynn Hertzler, and Evelyn, Cordelia, and Lorelai Wall.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his church, 165 Firehouse Road, Grantville preceded by a viewing from 10:00 AM.  Interment in the adjoining Grantville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, PO Box 130, Grantville, PA 17028.

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