Official Obituary of
Gary Lee Stitt
September 19, 1941 ~ July 28, 2020 (age 78) 78 Years Old
Gary Stitt Obituary
Gary Lee Stitt, 78, of West Sunbury passed away at 9:30 am Tuesday July 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born on September 19, 1941 in Rimersburg to the late Jesse Jewel Stitt and Ruth E. Greenawalt Stitt of Rimersburg. He graduated from Union High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the Army Reserves. On June 23, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Loretta Mortimer, of Lawsonham. They raised five daughters: Kimberly (Don) Timblin of Slippery Rock, Margaret Winslow (Damon Svoboda) of Prospect, Kelly Stitt of Karns City, Nadean (Ken) Stevick of Karns City, and Trinket (Jason) Clark of West Sunbury. He was a beloved “Pap” to eleven grandchildren: Travis (Emily) Timblin, Brandon Timblin, Kenzie (Josh) Howland, Brittany (Drew) Felder, Whitney (Alan) McElwain, Caden Stitt, Brice Schwab, Brooke Schwab, Cassie Rae Albright, Cassidy Clark, and Colton Clark; and seven great- grandchildren: Payson, Cheston, Tucker, Sawyer, Haven, Retta, and Rory. Gary is also survived by two sisters, Mariam Shook of Sligo and Marjorie Horner of Dutch Hill; one brother, Connel Stitt of Knox; and his beloved rescue dog, Boris.
Gary worked as a Plant Supervisor for Pullman Standard until its closing. He also worked for Earth Support Systems building retaining walls up and down the East Coast and Puerto Rico. He served as a Constable for Concord Township for many years and served as a security guard for Moniteau School District. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with his son-in-laws and friends. Many memories were made throughout his life including his yearly fishing trips to Canada with his family and friends and his weekly poker games with “the Boys”. He was well known in the community and volunteered when possible. Gary enjoyed canning every summer and was well known for his special recipe for homemade sauerkraut for the local meat market.
Gary was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and his dogs: Rosco and Samson.
Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 pm Thursday July 30, 2020 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury, PA 16061. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private services will be held on Friday July 31, 2020 with Gary’s nephew, Glenn Mortimer, officiating. Those attending on Thursday and Friday are asked to please wear a face covering and maintain social distancing guidelines.
Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.
Gary was born on September 19, 1941 in Rimersburg to the late Jesse Jewel Stitt and Ruth E. Greenawalt Stitt of Rimersburg. He graduated from Union High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the Army Reserves. On June 23, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Loretta Mortimer, of Lawsonham. They raised five daughters: Kimberly (Don) Timblin of Slippery Rock, Margaret Winslow (Damon Svoboda) of Prospect, Kelly Stitt of Karns City, Nadean (Ken) Stevick of Karns City, and Trinket (Jason) Clark of West Sunbury. He was a beloved “Pap” to eleven grandchildren: Travis (Emily) Timblin, Brandon Timblin, Kenzie (Josh) Howland, Brittany (Drew) Felder, Whitney (Alan) McElwain, Caden Stitt, Brice Schwab, Brooke Schwab, Cassie Rae Albright, Cassidy Clark, and Colton Clark; and seven great- grandchildren: Payson, Cheston, Tucker, Sawyer, Haven, Retta, and Rory. Gary is also survived by two sisters, Mariam Shook of Sligo and Marjorie Horner of Dutch Hill; one brother, Connel Stitt of Knox; and his beloved rescue dog, Boris.
Gary worked as a Plant Supervisor for Pullman Standard until its closing. He also worked for Earth Support Systems building retaining walls up and down the East Coast and Puerto Rico. He served as a Constable for Concord Township for many years and served as a security guard for Moniteau School District. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with his son-in-laws and friends. Many memories were made throughout his life including his yearly fishing trips to Canada with his family and friends and his weekly poker games with “the Boys”. He was well known in the community and volunteered when possible. Gary enjoyed canning every summer and was well known for his special recipe for homemade sauerkraut for the local meat market.
Gary was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and his dogs: Rosco and Samson.
Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 pm Thursday July 30, 2020 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury, PA 16061. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private services will be held on Friday July 31, 2020 with Gary’s nephew, Glenn Mortimer, officiating. Those attending on Thursday and Friday are asked to please wear a face covering and maintain social distancing guidelines.
Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.
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