John D. Stetts, 74, of Williamsport, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at home. Surviving is his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy L. (Baier) Stetts.
Born Sept. 22, 1949 in Jersey Shore, he was a son of the late Richard S. and Maxine V. (Burchett) Stetts. John was a graduate of Montoursville High School. He formally owned and operated R.S. Stetts and Son, a commercial and industrial painting and sandblasting business that served the Williamsport area for many years. John’s sense of duty extended beyond his business ventures. He served his country with honor in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.
A man of deep faith, John was a devout parishioner at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. His devotion to prayer was evident in his daily attendance at Mass and his faithfulness to praying the Rosary. John’s faith was not only a personal comfort but also a source of inspiration to others as he served on the Building Committee at St. Lawrence and participated in Bible studies and the Parish Renew Prayer Group. John served the community with a sense of responsibility and care as the secretary at the Williamsport Water Authority, where his input and dedication were invaluable.
John’s interests and hobbies reflected his strong work ethic. He took great pride in lawn care and maintenance, often seen riding his cherished John Deere tractor, or tinkering with a Ford vehicle. John enjoyed homecooked meals including but not limited to fried chicken, prime ribs, or his favorite, peach pie. Above everything, his deep love for his family was the cornerstone of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them.
Surviving in addition to his wife are seven children Tiffany Haller of Loyalsock, and her children Mickey, Elizabeth (Brycen Mussina), Trace, and Ava and their father, Eric Haller; John Stetts (Kate Griffith) of Loyalsock, and their children Reilly, Foster, Sophie, Fin, and Millie; Valerie Thompson (Brett) of Haymarket, VA, and their children Ethan, Kylie, and Brooklyn; Vanessa Knause (Ryan Stanley) of Rockport, ME and their children Madeline, Ella, August, Basil, and Sebastian; Deborah Pienta (Anthony) of Granger, IN and their children, Lucy, Sam, Raphael, Leo, Agnes, Gregory, and Isaac; Jared Stetts (Maribeth) of Hughesville and their children, Julia, Landon, and Bradley; and Caleb Stetts; five siblings: Bonnie O’ Lone of CA, Virginia Waldman (Bob) of South Williamsport, William Stetts of FL, Danny and Teresa Stetts, both of Williamsport; numerous nieces, nephews extended family members and dear friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Stetts and two sisters Deborah and Sister Elizabeth “EJ” Stetts.
A Mass of Christian Burial to honor the life of John will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 800 W. Central Avenue, South Williamsport. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Montoursville. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St. Williamsport.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 800 W. Central Ave., South Williamsport, PA 17702, and/or the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Online condolences may be expressed on his memorial page at http://www.SandersMortuary.com
