Daniel George Stoffel

LISBON — Daniel George Stoffel, 76, passed away peacefully at 9:26 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at the Salem Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

George was born April 5, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Charley and Elizabeth “Betty” (Crawford) Stoffel.

A 1965 graduate of Southern Local High School, George began working in the mills in Wellsville, then for the railroad, and then began a 17-year career with the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office where he started as a deputy, was promoted to sergeant, and retired as a correctional officer in 2007.

George was a member of the Wellsville Masonic Lodge #180, the Wellsville VFW, and the Wellsville Moose Lodge. He also loved watching old western movies, especially when they starred John Wayne. George never met a stranger and enjoyed just sitting and shooting the breeze while enjoying a nice cold beer.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Paula (Hutcheson) Stoffel, whom he married May 26, 1989; daughters, Chelsea Jo (Zack) Lease of Salem and Tammy Stoffel of Wellsville; son, Todd (Paula) Stoffel of Wellsville; brother, Chuck Stoffel of Wellsville; grandchildren, Christopher Mackey, Melissa Heavener, Preston Stoffel, Jessica Mackey, Rileigh Stoffel, Holly Stoffel, Ryan Stoffel, and Oliver Lease; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Wade Richards officiating.

The family will receive guests from 6 p.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Friends may also view George’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

10/17/23