John P. Stafford

John P. Stafford, age 82 of New Carlisle, passed away May 9, 2018. He was born September 8, 1935 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Donald and Anna Stafford. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Ernastine Stafford; daughter, Cindy Albin; and several sisters and a brother.

John is survived by his children: Rhonda (Mark) Coulter, Karen (Larry) Crafton, Tina (David) Jent and Kirk (Mara) Stafford; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Tom; sister, Barbara; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean War. He retired from St. Luke Catholic School in Beavercreek.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle. To send a special message to the family, please click on Share Memories.