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Paul Stief Obituary
Paul R. Stief, 76, of North Heidelberg Twp., passed away Monday, July 18th at his residence. Paul was married to Jane E.
(Ellis) Stief. Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Paul L. Stief and Caroline (Melligan) Stief.
Paul was employed by Martin Limestone in Denver, Pa.
Paul was a member of Hamburg Masonic Lodge # 406, F.&A.M. and the Rajah Shrine of Reading.
Additional survivors include Paul's children: Paul E. Stief, Steven R. Stief and fiancée, Elaine Wickel, both of Bernville; Lisa A. (Stief) Dell of Shoemakersville; and Diane R. (Stief) Schlenker and husband, Paul R., of Bernville.
There are four grandchildren: Jacob, Jessica and Joshua Dell; and Alvin Schlenker.
There is a sister, Sylvia Reasner and husband, Jack, of Stoney Creek.
He is predeceased by a brother, Perry M. Stief.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 22nd at 10 a.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, 206 N. Main St.,
Bernville with Pastor Mark Caston officiating. A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9 until 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Twp.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Stief
Denise Kramer
July 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss may the lord be with you in your time of need
God Bless You All... SueAnn & Steve ..@ Steve's Tree Service
July 23, 2016
Our Deepest Condolences....
To the whole Stief Family..
There are many of us..who hurt for you all. Mr Stief,is an honorable man ..of Love ,as a father,husband,uncle and friend ,a hard-worker ruled in his blood...as strong as the land he took much pride in.
Dear Family our prayers are to surround you with Faith,Grace,Strength,and Kindness..as you mourn.
Remember all the memories your blessed to have ..that are forever yours to pass on and share. Your beloved Pop,is in awww feeling and seeing all the love around everyone..keep his light bright..inside each of you ..you will never be alone,he as well as your Guardian Angels are part of every day you feel low.
We had the pleasure..to do some tree work up on the land he was so proud to call home.
We shared a few beers and laughed, with Paul(Bunky)and Pop....We enjoyed the stories he shared ..and his toys he took pride in,that only men know so well the priclessness in them.
In time ..your gifts will ShineOn from..the wind, a song ,a butterfly.. etc.
Letting you know he is right by your side..encouraging you and ShiningOn...even brighter
watching his family live,working together,with the greatest gift of Love ..in his honor .
God Bless you All..
One Day you all will be reunited ..when the time is right . Until then ,know there are many of us who care and are blessed to know Mr Stief , Pop to many more.
Keep ShiningOn..his legacy.
From our Hearts to Yours.
Jim Styer
July 23, 2016
I always like the stories we would talk about. Jim Styer a coworker at A.G.Kurtz.
Kelly Stoyer
July 21, 2016
Dear Janie and family, so sorry for your loss. Everybody loved Dickie, he was one of a kind. Love Kelly, Jeremiah and the entire Acker family.
Tina Confair
July 21, 2016
Deepest sympathy on Paul's passing. My late father Jim Confair (Reading Gray Iron) worked with Paul. Please hold on to all the good times as they make things easier for you to heal. I want to send prayers and good thoughts to your family in this very difficult time. He will be missed but lives on in all of you. --He taught me to say "klim klop klue kadiddlehopper" that I remember to this day!
Ginny Roth
July 21, 2016
Jane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this most difficult time. May the Lord give you comfort and peace.
Tom,Gloria & T-J Reifsnyder
July 21, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 20, 2016
Thinking of you all with love and Prayers!
Sue Goodwin
Kevin & Dee Moyer
July 20, 2016
Kevin and I send love and prayers. He was such a good person, he is now the angel watching over you all.
Shirley Latshaw
July 20, 2016
He was a great neighbor it will not be the same with out him. Always liked to hear his stories about the past.He will be missed.My heart goes out to all his family love you's .
Cheryl Lantz
July 19, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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