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Fred Eugene Stouffer 1937-2025

Fred Eugene Stouffer, 88, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA.

Fred Eugene Stouffer
Fred Eugene Stouffer

Fred was born on September 15, 1937, in Lemasters, PA. He was the son of the late Fred H. and Edna (Meyers) Stouffer.

He was the husband of Cheryl L. (Bartola) Stouffer, who he married on August 20, 1986.

Throughout his life, Fred worked at Fairchild, Martin Marietta Corporation and The Boeing Company as an AirCraft Engineer.

He attended Brandts Church of the Brethren in Saint Thomas, PA and he was a member of the V.F.W Post 6319, Greencastle, PA and the American Legion Post 561, McConnellsburg, PA.

Fred enjoyed farming, hunting and anything to do with an airplane.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by daughter; Carol A. (wife of Gary) Davis, of Franklin, WV, daughter; Jo A. Stouffer, of Mercersburg, PA, daughter; Sue A. (wife of Jerry) Thompson, of Greencastle, PA and son; Andrew E. Stouffer, of McConnellsburg, PA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; Taylor, Tucker, Kiernan, Stashia, Dayne, Caleb, Cheyann, Alicia and Kelli and many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sister; Marcelle Martin and granddaughter; Randi-Jo Stitely.

A visitation will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Funeral services will be held at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA, at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 with Pastor Robert Cook officiating.

There will also be one hour of visitation held prior to the funeral service on Friday.

Interment will be at the Upton Brethren Church Cemetery, Upton, PA.

At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, monetary donations in memory of Fred, may be made to Mercy House of Chambersburg, PA, 730 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Fred E. Stouffer, please visit the floral store.


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