John J. Stager

John J. “John-boy” Stager Of Ararat, PA   John J. Stager, 63, of Ararat Township, PA passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home after an illness. John was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Evelyn (Langman) Stager; grandparents Ernest & Pearl Langman; sisters and brothers-in-law Bernice & Bruce Bedford and Marion & Maynard Glover; Aunt Elizabeth Del Sontro; nephew Paul Glover and niece Diana Cook and his beloved dog Shadow. He is survived by his aunts Ernestine Dick of Blairstown, NJ, and Marjorie Murray of Columbia, NJ; nephews Steve and Mary Jo Glover of Susquehanna, PA, and Todd and Sharon Glover of Clarks Summit, PA; niece Mary Mapes of Deposit, NY; cousin Edith Timberman, Blairstown, NJ; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are many neighbors and friends with whom he had the utmost respect for: Bob & Christine Johnson and family; Bob & LaVern VanTassell, Wally Pikula and family; and his buddies Todd Merkle, and Texman. John grew up following his father’s footsteps running the family dairy farm. After retiring his farm, he continued working with other local farmers with daily chores. He always looked forward to hunting season. It was during this time he had many friends from all over come by to visit and hunt on the farm. He loved to share stories with anyone who had time to listen. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.   The family will receive friends at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA on Saturday, March 31, 2018, 10:00 – Noon, with the Funeral Service being held at Noon. Interment will be held in the Gelatt Cemetery, Gelatt, PA.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thompson Hose Company PO Box 419, Thompson, PA 18465.