Stanley E. Wolfe, age 82, passed on to Heaven with his family by his side on Sunday, September 8, 2024, after a brief illness. He is survived by JoAnn (McGinnis) Wolfe, the love of his life and wife of 57 years and his loving children: Sheri and Andrew Helmer of Hummelstown, PA, Megan and Phillip Mucksavage of Newtown Square, PA, and Amber and Sean MacCarroll of Sykesville, MD. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Isaac and Navdeep, Samuel, Josiah, Nathan, Abigail and Hannah Helmer, Colin, Maeve, Keira and Sean Mucksavage, and Liam and Eli MacCarroll. His surviving brothers and sisters are: Virginia (Ginny) Davis of Brookville, PA, Dot Wolfe of Goodview, VA, Colleen and John Kennedy of Punxsutawney, PA, Patrick (Pat) and Deb Wolfe of Knox Dale, PA, Doris McGinnis of Lancaster, PA, and Robert (Bob) and Barb McGinnis of Boyers, PA and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Hope and Ray Wolfe; brother, Michael Wolfe; brother-in-law, James Davis; and an infant son.
Stan was born April 10, 1942, in Brookville, PA to Hope and Ray Wolfe. He grew up in a loving family and was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1960 and joined the Army where he served for four years. Following his service in the Army, he continued his education and earned his engineering degree from Penn State and met JoAnn.
Stan and JoAnn were married in Boyers, PA on July 15, 1967. Together they had one infant son who passed soon after birth and three wonderful daughters who were the center of their world. While the girls were growing up, Stan enjoyed watching them play soccer and other sports. He also loved the summer (driving) vacations they took each year to various places all across the US and the week every summer spent at a fishing camp with the McGinnis’s.
Stan worked as a design engineer for Gannett Fleming for 40+ years. He will be remembered as being the first in the office each morning and always made sure to get the coffee started so that it was ready for his coworkers. Stan was a faithful and active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church since the 1970s and served in many ways, including many leadership roles on committees over the years.
Following his retirement, Stan and JoAnn kept busy traveling (many bus trips!), helping care for their grandchildren when needed, volunteering at Holy Spirit Hospital, and going to Hersheypark each summer. He very much enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s many musical and sporting events and also working in his garden and caring for his blueberry and raspberry bushes.
The family will receive visitors at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 4685 Mt Zion Dr, Enola, PA 17025, on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 10am to 11am.A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11am. Burial with full military honors will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11am at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Knox Dale, PA. Friends and family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation in Stan’s name to: Mt Zion United Methodist Church, Enola, PA, the Mount Pleasant Cemetery Association, Knox Dale, PA or your favorite charitable organization.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wolfe family.
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3 comments on “Stanley E. Wolfe”
I’m sorry to learn of my cousin’s passing. Sadly as we got older and moved to other places we did not get to see each other, but did keep our family connection. I fondly remember when we were children, swinging on grape vines behind the family home. My heart felt sympathy to his wife and all the family. I know you are with Mike, Aunt Hope, Uncle Ray.
JoAnne & Family, Our hearts are saddened to learn of Stan’s passing. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone and everyone, no matter what. He will be greatly missed by many. We were hoping to make it to the services, but unfortunately unable to. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Shelley, Troy, & Summer
Remembering the times spent in Florida with Stan and JoAnn; visits to Colorado and you both coming to Steamboat. Also, the surprise visit in Parker, Colo. for Bill McGinnis’ 80th birthday. That knock on our door at 10 pm and Bill’s total “can’t believe you are here” expression!
Wonderful times and memories!
Stan was always ready for anything and was happy to be with relatives, visiting, travelling, and helping to cook meals and do dishes! Stan had a most pleasant personality, very interested in conversation and board games or cards!!
A wonderful man and always left with “I love you guys”!
Rest in peace, Stan! As he said, “see you on the next visit”!!