James E. "Doc" Stiteler

James E. "Doc" Stiteler, age 92 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at The Fountains at DuBois.

Born on July 3, 1933 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Chester W. and Katherine E. (Wall) Stiteler.

He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.

Doc was graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pennsylvania with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

On January 13, 1954 he married his wife of 71 years, Mary Lee (Calhoun) Stiteler. She survives.

Along with his wife, Doc was the owner/operator of the Stiteler Veterinary Clinic for over 50 years.

He was a longtime member of the DuBois Beaver Meadow Field Trial Association, and spent much of his life fly fishing with friends. Doc's true passion was running his bird dogs. He traveled the country with that passion, and until his final days, could be found in the woods with his dogs in search of ruffled grouse. He won National Championships with his dogs.

He is survived by his children Cheri McCormick and her husband Larry of Charlotte, NC, Cindy Valentine and her husband Kevin of Medina, OH, and Amy LaMorte and her husband Dan Rawlings of DuBois, PA), five grandchildren (Michael Valentine, Cristi Torre, Shaun McCormick, Jake LaMorte, and Katie LaMorte), three great grandchildren (Franco Torre, Giovanni Valentine and Carlo Torre).

Doc was preceded in death by one daughter Jamie Clasky, one grandson Nick Valentine, and one brother Bill Stiteler.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Peggy Senior officiating.

Burial will take place in Beechwoods Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.