Joseph Allen Stauffer
Joseph Allen Stauffer
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He is survived by his companion and best friend Annie DeLisio; his son Jesse A. Ruhl; brother Michael Stauffer; two sisters, Mary Jane Wolfgang and Elizabeth Hinkle; Annie's mother Katherine, whom Joe loved immensely; Annie's children, Anastasia Stover and Paul Minichino; six grandchildren; Aunt Cathy Whitsel; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who held a special place in his heart.
Joe was predeceased by his mother Betty Quickel Stauffer; father Jack Stauffer; two brothers, Jeffrey Stauffer and Gregory Stauffer; and a stepson, Steven Sheffler.
Joe was an arborist by trade and loved fishing, hunting, and making walking sticks and other creations from the woods. He loved everything about music - playing guitar and composing songs. During the last few years of Joe's life, he enjoyed watching a cat colony that Annie cares for and loved to help and hold the cats and kittens.
Joe's service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Harlow's Haven Cat Rescue, 79 Homestead Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, in Joe's memory
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Annie DeLisio
November 12, 2025
Even with the cold and wind it seems the water is still, the ducks are quiet as if out of respect for your absence. Your fur babies still are looking for you in the house and through the window, even Daddy cat took a peek with one paw inside your room from the outside. The loudness of your TV that used to drive me crazy I yearn for. I hope I did everything right. Sometimes I feel your presence and I turn around but you're not there ( yet I know you are). You did good Joey, really good. I'll miss you for always but I know where to find you... Always - Your Julip
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Elizabeth Hinkel
November 11, 2025
To Annie & family,
As Joe's sister, I'll always hold a special place of him in my heart. He shared love, kindness and humor. I hold on to Jehovah's promise of seeing him again and going fishing with him, one of his favorite past times as well as listening to him playing his guitar. He was very good at playing.
Good memories. Good times.
Elizabeth ~
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