OBIT: Franklin K. Stauffer, 1916, Hanover, York County, PA

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Franklin K. Stauffer

Franklin K. Stauffer, a retired farmer, died at his late home, York street 
extended, Sunday morning at 5 o’clock, following a stroke of paralysis which he 
received about 8 p.m. Saturday.  He was aged 63 years, 10 months and 29 days.

The deceased was a son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Keeney) Stauffer and was 
born in North Codorus township, March 1, 18?2, where his early life was spent.  
About forty years ago he was married to Miss Elizabeth Bollinger a daughter of 
the late Samuel Bollinger, of Heidelberg township.  Most of their married life 
was spent in farming in this vicinity.  Five years ago Mr. Stauffer received his 
first paralytic stroke, from which he never fully recovered.  He then retired 
from active duties and last Fall moved to his present home, York street 
extended.

Mr. Stauffer was a life-long Lutheran and for the past number of years was a 
faithful member of the Mount Carmel Lutheran church.  He held the office of 
school director of Heidelberg township a number of years ago.

He leaves his wife and the following children:  Mrs. Paul Wolf, of near 
Abbottstown; Mrs. Clayton Bollinger, of Jacobs Mills; Warren Stauffer, of Smith 
Station; Harry Stauffer, of York street extended; Miss Annie Stauffer, Harvey, 
Herman and Franklin Stauffer, at home.  The following brothers and sister also 
survive:  Edman Stauffer, of Gitt’s Run; Hamilton Stauffer, of Spring Grove; 
Sylvester Stauffer, of Center street, Hanover; Nelson Stauffer, of York street 
extended; Leander K. Stauffer, of Abbottstown street extended, and Miss Lizzie 
A. Stauffer, of York.  There are also five grandchildren living.

Funeral Wednesday Feb. 2, services at Bair’s meeting house, York road, at 9:30 
a.m., Rev. S. A. Diehl officiating.  Interment on the family lot in York road 
cemetery.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, February 5, 1916