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Joseph Stutz Obituary
Born in Centralia, Oct. 28, 1927, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Mae (Shearn) Stutz.
He was a graduate of Hubert Eicher High School, Centralia, and Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia.
On June 7, 1960, in Philadelphia, he married the former Mary K. McDonnell, who preceded him in death Jan. 12, 2000.
Joe was a licensed funeral director for more than 61 years and had continued to work until 2008 when he became ill. He owned and operated Stutz Funeral Home, Centralia, from 1951 to 1986 when the Centralia mine fire forced the closing of the funeral home. He had owned and operated Joseph J. Stutz Jr. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, from 1971 until his son, Joseph J. Stutz III, purchased the business in 1992. He continued to work with his son at Joseph J. Stutz Inc. Funeral Home from 1992 to 2008.
Joe was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. He also enjoyed his many trips to Atlantic City. Joe was a collector of antique automobiles and spent many hours admiring their craftsmanship.
He was a member of Church of Our Lady, Mount Carmel, life member of Anthracite Fire Company, life member of Mount Carmel Knights of Columbus Council 628, where he also was a member of Fourth Degree; life member of Mount Carmel Elks Lodge 356, member of Central Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association.
Surviving are a son, Joseph J. Stutz III, of Den-Mar Gardens; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John "Jack" Stutz; and two sisters, Rosemary Monaghan and Alice Mae Stutz.
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STUTZ — Joseph J. Stutz Jr., 84, of 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Church of Our Lady, Mount Carmel, with the Rev. Francis Karwacki officiating. Entombment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at Joseph J. Stutz Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor. Donations are to be made to Church of Our Lady, 47 S. Market St., Mount Carmel 17851. The online guest book can be signed at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Stutz
bonnie shilpetski
February 27, 2012
I am so sorry to read about your fathers passing. Your mom and dad were very good friends with my parents. He was a gift to us in our time of grief and I will remember him fondly.
Jeanne Long
February 25, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad... You're in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care of yourself.
Jeanne & Lorne Long
February 25, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad... You're in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care of yourself.
Jeanne & Lorne Long
February 25, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad... You're in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care of yourself.
Margaret Molesky Nolte
February 24, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear about your Dad. I know my parents and your Mom and Dad had some great times together. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences.
Margaret & Michael Nolte
Joseph Molesky
February 24, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great guy and a lot of fun. Many memories from Centralia. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
February 24, 2012
Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Your Dad and my Father Ollie were good friends. Your parents would frequent our restuarant in Shenandoah (Coal St. Cafe ) ,we enjoyed their company. God bless : Oravitz Home for Funerals
Steve and Barb, Steve II and Brad Oravitz
Chidovich family
February 24, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our families knew him from back in the early days in Centralia. He was always good to us and for a funny Centralia story. Our sincere condolences.
Roberta Weinreich
February 24, 2012
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will never forget how good you and he were to my family. God Bless both. Roberta & Kimberly Weinreich
Amy Polites Feese
February 24, 2012
Peace Mr. Stutz, you will be remembered fondly.
Tammy
February 24, 2012
I only knew Joe for a short period of time but he was always such a kind man. He often shared stories about his business and his favorite trips to Atlantic City. He will surely be missed and I will never forget him. You and your family are in my prayers.
February 24, 2012
Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He has been there for our family with care & compassion for as long as I can remember. He will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
giovanna mangiapane
February 24, 2012
Sorry for your loss your father was very nice man .My prayers go out to you and your Family.
Elise Peterson
February 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I met your father only briefly, but he touched my heart. Prayers going out to your family during this difficult time.
Bernie & Wendy Flynn
February 24, 2012
Sorry for the loss of your father . Will keep you in are prayers .
Patsy Stanton Flynn
February 24, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad...If you need anythng at all let me now....
kathy karycki
February 24, 2012
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was so kind and generous over the years in my time of family loss...God Bless...
Kerdock/Kleman/Karycki family
Jim Lavelle
February 24, 2012
My deepest sympathy and prayer.
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