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John Pifer Obituary
John F. Pifer, D.O., born Feb. 13, 1932, died peacefully on Sept. 10, 2010.
He was known by many as "Doc." He lived life to it's fullest. He loved life, his family and friends, his lifelong profession as a family doctor, helping thousands of babies into the world and teaching young upcoming physicians some of the many things he learned along the way.
He was in practice in St. Louis, Mo., from 1962 to 1973, and in Hamburg from 1973 to 1998, and will be greatly missed.
He wished for his remains to be given for medical research. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2010, at the Hamburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 22 Willow Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 (off of old Rt. 22)
In lieu of flowers, donations my be sent to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053, or to Blue Mountain Academy, Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526.
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for John Pifer
Sophia
February 11, 2024
Doc, gifted, kind, generous and great sense of humor. Shared his knowledge and skill with all.
Appreciating him more now than ever!
James Edkin
April 3, 2023
G. Jean Prentice-Harris
October 2, 2010
To the Family & Friends, Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Community General Hospital Clinic Prenatal care, years past and Berks VNA Hospice most recent. So many great memories, smiles and life talks. Rest now.
Jean
Camille Becker
September 26, 2010
I am so sad to hear this news about Dr Pifer. I met him years ago at the old Community General hospital and also as a patient in his hamburg office. Dr Pifer will be best remembered for his joy of living every day to the fullest , raquet ball at ymca, and his neck cracking! Dr Pifer will be very missed and always remembered as a great Dr and friend! rest in peace Doc P!
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Kathy Guzanowski
September 19, 2010
Dr. Pifer was truly the finest man I ever knew. His patience, compassion, knowledge, kindness and faith I admired with all my heart. He stood by me in some of life's darkest days and also celebrated life's days filled with joy upon the birth of our two daughters. Immediately after they were delivered Dr. Pifer took the time to pray over each child. I will NEVER forget such a beautiful heart. This world is a better place because of him!! May we learn from the example he set. He not only spoke of his faith but he lived it! It is my vision that upon his entrance into heaven that God placed His hands on Dr. Pifer's shoulders and said--"Well Done!" God Bless Him and all whose lives he has touched.
kathy wagner
September 19, 2010
doc pifer was a wonderful doctor and friend he saved my life and my daughter alliaons life on 6/22/1997 rip doc
Carol McAvin
September 17, 2010
Dr. Pifer was the best Doctor I ever had. I have yet to find anyone as wise in the medical field and he will surely be missed. Our condolences to the family.
Karl & Crystal Sunday
September 16, 2010
Dr. Pifer was truly a blessed man and physician. The only reason I have my two beautiful children is because of him. When 4 GYN's said there would be children for us DOC said I'll see about that.....and he was right! God received a wonderful angel and we now have a Bright and Big star in the sky!
September 16, 2010
Doc Pifer delived me and my brother. He also took wonderful care of my son and family. He will be grately missed.
Joy Ward
September 16, 2010
Dr. Pifer and I worked together at Community doing thew thing he loved-delivering babies. He also was the kind of man who gave from the heart, and he was full of the love given by his heavenly father. He is now in His presence, praising Him. What a blessing he was for all who knew him. Glad I was one of thme. May his love live on in all he touched.
Amber Williams
September 16, 2010
Dr. Pifer...The only DOC I ever liked due to his kind words, friendly smile and warm heart. Rest in peace, you'll be sadly missed.
Delphine and Bruce Altland
September 15, 2010
I'll never forget the time we needed emergency stitches on Dr. Pifer's day off. We called him and he said to come right up to his office. I can still see him sliding across the floor in his stocking feet and smiling as he approached us. Brooke never did mind those stitches above her eye. He was a kind and loving doctor to all our children. May he rest in peace.
Rose Williams
September 15, 2010
"DOC PIFER" what a great doctor & man. I have missed you since you left Hamburg, Bradley, Amber & I will always remember you fondly. My deepest sympathy to your family. R.I.P. Doc.
George & Sheila Phillips
September 15, 2010
"DOC" was the greatest !
I thank God for placing him in Hamburg and in my life. Not only was he my doctor, he was my best friend ! Always there. Taking time to listen.
A real genuine human being with a heart that never stopped caring.
I celebrate his passing !
God be with all of his family and bless them as he has blessed all those whose lives were touched by the love and caring that DOC gave to all he came in contact with.
Colette and Randy Balthaser
September 15, 2010
Dr. Pifer was a kind and caring man, and will be sadly missed. He delivered my two sons and took very good care of our family for many years. Our deepest sympathy and prays go out to his family. He was one of a kind.
Tricia Romberger
September 15, 2010
Dr. Pifer will be sadly missed. He was an awesome doctor in Hamburg. He was the doc that delivered me and took care of me while I was younger.
Scott Brossman
September 15, 2010
i nvr really knew him but i heard none but great things bout him. He had delived me and from what ive been told he was like an average person and friend. you will be greatly miss dr pifer but may u continue to do more healing where ever ur spirit is now.
Marsha & Ross Ballard
September 15, 2010
Peace be with the family of "Dr. John" as we called him.What a Great man he was.He will be missed terribly.
Jessica Adam
September 15, 2010
To his family:I loved this man.He was the greatest doctor I have ever known.He delivered my daughter in 1976.She was his 1st Leap Year Baby!He always had time for you as a patient and as a friend.He will be sadly missed by all those he touched.God Bless you in this time of grief.
Deb Reber
September 15, 2010
Doc was truly the kindest person I have ever met. He was never to busy to listen and always an inspiration. May his light always shine in our hearts.
Patti Nagle
September 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to a great doctor and friend. My son John Saunders was the second child he delivered in Hamburg. He was the best!!! May he rest in peace.Wish only the best to his family. Patti Nagle Laurel Nursing Home Hamburg, PA 19526
Susan Hughes-Heflin
September 15, 2010
Thanks be to GOD for blessing us with a man like John Pifer, a loving, caring, and giving person who made the world a better place! He was a great friend and docter to my family, delivering and caring for my chidren and grandchildren! Thank you Dr. John Pifer, rest in peace!
Susan Hughes-Heflin & Lori,Kelly,Jen, & J. Chris Hughes
Chris Himmelberger
September 15, 2010
Dr. Pifer was a great doctor and friend. He touched many lives and will be sadly missed by many people in Hamburg. May God's grace shine upon you.
September 15, 2010
Dr Pifer was a great doctor and a great friend he even gave us some home remedies from his mother that worked he will be missed by my husband and I
Diana, Shaun and Laura
September 15, 2010
What a wonderful man. Will surely be missed greatly.
Deborah Gromlich-Hartline
September 15, 2010
Doc was a WONDERFUL man. The world was a better place because he was in it. His family are in my prayers. God rest his soul. Debbie,Chad and Matthew Gromlich
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