Verna J. Stoffer

Verna J. Stoffer obituary, Leetonia, OH

Verna J. Stoffer

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Verna Stoffer Obituary

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Lisbon - Verna J. Stoffer, age 89, of Lisbon, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon.

She was born on July 28, 1936, in Gavers, OH, a daughter of the late George and Jessie Flowers VanFossan.

Verna was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Leetonia where she was active with the women’s kitchen group, as well as the Leetonia Community Quilting Club. She was a volunteer for both the V.I.P. and the Red Cross. During her retirement, Verna enjoyed quilting and playing card games with her husband and friends. She also loved attending both her grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting events. Verna will best be remembered for her unconditional love and support for her children and beloved grandchildren.

Her husband, Donald Eugene Stoffer, whom she married on November 21, 1954, preceded her in death on, April 20, 2024.

Verna is survived by her son, Douglas (Shelly) Stoffer of Wernersville, PA; daughter, Christina (Dale) Sweeney of Lisbon; a brother, Melvin (Marilyn) VanFossan of Leetonia; four grandchildren, Chad (Michelle) Stoffer, Adam (Jessica) Stoffer, Aaron (Jennifer) Sweeney and Colin Sweeney; two step grandchildren, Katie (Zach) McCalicher and Rick Greir. Also surviving are several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, June Montgomery and three brothers, George VanFossan, Ralph VanFossan and Gerald VanFossan.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Leetonia.

Services will be held on Friday, at 11:00 am, at the church, with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating.

Verna will be laid to rest with her husband Donald following a private service in the spring at North Georgetown Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Verna’s memory to: Buckeye Hospice, 3379 South Main St., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com

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Upcoming Events

Nov

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

29 Spruce Street, Leetonia, OH 44431

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Nov

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

29 Spruce Street, Leetonia, OH 44431

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.