John Robert Stefl – Elizabeth Township
John Robert Stefl, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed into eternal life on Aug. 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 5, 1933, in Mt. Pleasant and was the son of the late Rudolph Albert and Mary C. Klamar Stefl. John started his career with 28 years at Fort Pitt Steel in McKeesport working in maintenance, where he served as both vice president and union steward. After the closure of the plant, he worked in construction until retirement. With his wife, he delivered Meals on Wheels for Elizabeth Township for over 20 years; and for many years, he was able to provide his family, friends and Meals on Wheels clients with vegetables from his prolific vegetable garden. He is survived by his wife, June Elaine Stefl; children, Gregory T. (Maura), Timothy S. (Barbara) and Jeffrey S. (Mary) Stefl; grandchildren, Zachary Stefl (Alysa), Hannah Stefl (fiancé, Adam Gidley), Erika Mascia (Matt) and Brittany Leasure (Brian Wilson); and great-grandchildren, Logan Wilson, Mia Mascia, Levi Wilson, Camille Wilson and Henry Stefl. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond A. Stefl; and his sister, Mary Ann Garchar. Per his request, there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by GILBERT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Elizabeth Township Meals on Wheels, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
