Joseph Michael Stofan

Joseph Michael Stofan obituary, North Canton, OH

Joseph Michael Stofan

Joseph Stofan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel on Jun. 19, 2024.

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Joseph Michael Stofan, age 92, of North Canton passed on Friday, June 14, 2024. Joe was born on June 9, 1932, in Monessen, PA. He was the son of John and Mary (Billak) Stofan. He graduated from Monessen High School and earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He served in the Air Force in the Korean Conflict and earned an honorable discharge.
Joe had a long and successful career in Industrial Sales capped by opening his own firm in North Canton.
Joe married Florence Elaine Palfrey of Charleroi, PA which is right across the river from Monessen, PA. They raised five daughters. Florence preceded Joe in death in 2001. He will be buried beside her.
PopPop Joe, as his eight grandkids and 10 great grandkids called him, was a big personality that drew people to him.
In his later years, in North Canton, he enjoyed sitting on his porch, talking, and laughing with neighbors who dropped by to porch sit with him.
He lived a full life. Rest in Peace Joe.

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