Daniel M. Stoltzfus

Daniel M. Stoltzfus, age 93, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Fairmount Homes.  He was the husband of the late Barbara C. Stoltzfus who passed away on August 3, 2010.  Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late M.S. and Mary Martin Stoltzfus.  Dan was a farmer for 23 years, a substitute letter and mail carrier for Parkesburg, and later became the full time letter carrier for Coatesville, retiring in 1996.  Dan mowed lawns during his time at the Post Office and continued mowing until 2014.   He was a member of Parkesburg Mennonite Church.  Dan was also a life member of the Keystone Valley Fire Company and Keystone Valley Ambulance.  He was a supervisor for West Sadsbury Township where he served as the treasurer and secretary for many years.  Dan enjoyed working, going to the mountains, and going to Camp Hebron.  He is survived by 2 sons: Ralph E. husband of Erla Groff Stoltzfus of Willow Street, Merle D. husband of Doris Brandt Stoltzfus of Lititz, 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Robert M. Stoltzfus, Leroy M. Stoltzfus, and Chester B. Stoltzfus.  A funeral service will take place  from Millwood Cemetery on Wednesday, August 5th at 10 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30 until the time of service.  You may wish to bring chairs and please follow CDC guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.  The family would like to thank the staff at Fairmount Homes for the care of their father.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dan's honor to a charity of your choice or Parkesburg Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 306, Parkesburg, PA 19365.