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George was a 1967 graduate of Holy Name High School and continued his education at King's College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English in 1971. In addition to his studies, he played basketball throughout his schooling. For over 30 years, George was a high school teacher at Oley Valley School District. Additionally, he took on coaching roles in both golf and basketball.
Outside of his teaching and coaching duties, George devoted his time to the Oley community, helping with sporting events and the Oley Fair. He also enjoyed watching sprint car races.
In addition to his spouse, George is survived by his son, Greg G. Stofko, husband of Nicole, of Washington, DC; grandchildren: Maya, Fiona, and Miles; and brother, John Stofko, husband of Kenn, of Minneapolis, MN.
George was predeceased by his son, Christopher J. Stofko in 2018.
A prayer service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10AM at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading. Friends and family will be received from 9-10AM. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at https://afsp.org/ or to the National Diabetes Fund at https://www.nationaldiabetesfund.com/donate-now.html.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be written at www.KuhnFuneralHomes.com.
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Daniel G. Ebersole
June 18, 2025
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting George, I am sorry for his passing. His wife Francis was one of my dearest classmates from Schuylkill Valley High. I haven´t seen Francis for years but do feel for her loss. Many blessings in the future.
Jeff Onopa
September 27, 2024
George and I taught,coached basketball,attended races,watched many sporting events, but most of all laughed together. That laughter stopped when George was struggling through his illness
George always took on the challenge of teaching all the average and sometimes rowdy students but he was no average teacher. Many times I was told by students he was their favorite teacher, not because he was easy, but because he was able to connect with them and challenge them to become better individuals and isn´t that the ultimate compliment you can get from a student?
To Fran and Greg my deepest sympathy.Take relief in knowing that George is at rest now, or possibly formulating another basketball team in heaven with Chris as his point guard. Will never forget him
George was a good man !
Jeff Onopa
Melanie Urick
September 27, 2024
Amazing teacher! Was blessed to be his student. Class of 1993
Shirley DiPillo-Caputi
September 25, 2024
Mrs.Stofko, Greg and Family,
Our hearts are heavy tonight after hearing about both George and Christopher. I left Oley in 2015 but remember Christopher playing sports with my eldest son at the OVYL back in the early 90´s and George....I only remember from Bella Italia. Until tonight I never knew he was my youngest son´s teacher. Although we are in Florida now, please find comfort knowing many people tonight near and far are mourning with you and for your family.
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Audrey (Reed) Wells
September 25, 2024
Offering my condolences to the family. Mr. Stofco, and I ALWAYS spelled it wrong to irk him, was my favorite teacher. I adored him. I'll never forget him and how he encouraged me to write and succeed.
Cindy Calcagno
September 25, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss.
George was my English teacher his first year at Oley Valley he tried his best to teach me, then we worked together at Oley and became friends. He will be missed.
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