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JACOB G. STOE

Jacob G. Stoe, 74, of Lancaster, entered into rest on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at LGH*.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Andrew W. and Helen (Newman) Stoe.

He was married to Marguerite A. "Peg" Furlow, on July 4, 1952. Mrs. Stoe survives at their home. He was Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Lancaster retiring in January of 1983 with over 26 years of service.

Mr. Stoe was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1951 to 1954 and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Keystone Fire Chiefs Association, Lancaster County Firefighters Association, American Legion Post 34, and the Eighth Ward Club. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is three daughters, Dawne M. Windlebleck and her husband, Kurt, of Lancaster, Melissa J. Wissler of Missouri, and Jan L. Lipinsky and her husband, Paul, of Landisville, PA. He will also be lovingly missed by five grandchildren, and two brothers, Fred Stoe and Dike Stoe, both of Lancaster, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and caring friends.

Memorial Services will be held at the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 320 Blue Rock Road, Route 999, Millersville, PA on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Dr. J. Val Hastings, Sr., officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at Scheid's on Thursday between 9 and 10 AM. Flowers will be received. Memorial Remembrances can be made in Jacob's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County.

[Lancaster New Era, Lancaster, PA, 30 December 2005]

* LGH=Lancaster General Hospital
 


[courtesy of Donna Butler Sheaffer]

Grave marker for Jacob G. Stoe in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville (Lancaster county), Pennsylvania.

Jacob was a member of the 508th ARCT and served during the Korean Conflict.

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