Gerald W. "Jerry" Stiles, 85, long-time resident of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Gerald William was born July 9, 1936 in Honesdale to the late Edgar and Louise (Coons) Stiles. He attended Waymart High School. Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our Country until his honorable discharge.Jerry, as known by most, was employed by Masonite in Wysox for 35 years until his retirement. Geraldwas an active and devoted member of the Western Alliance EMS. He also held memberships in the Canton Moose Lodge 429 and the Wheel Inn Club of Roaring Branch.

After retirement Jerry and Dianne both enjoyed spending the winters in Ft. Meade Florida, but summers in Canton was always truly home. They were married on April 15, 1962, in the former Canton Methodist Church. Together they spent 59 loving years and raised two children.

Surviving are their children; Karen (Steve) Miller of Tannersville, PA. and Kevin (Cheryl) Stiles of Montoursville, grandchildren; Mark (Marsha) Miller of Princeton, TX, Samantha Miller of Dallas, TX, Adam Hartman of Seattle, WA, and Tegan Hartman of South Williamsport, a brother in law; Edward Stone, special nieces and nephews; BarbaraSpencer, Lee Stone both of Canton,KennethStone of Gillett, Sharon Patton of Ellenton and Teresa Morgan of Shunk, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

In addition to hisparents, Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dianne on September 18, 2021, a sister; Janice Winters, brothers; Daniel, David, Robert and William Stiles, a brother in law; Robert (Lois) Stone and anephew; Ronnie Stone.

Gerald and Dianne's family invites friends to call from 10 A.M. to Noon Friday, September 24, 2021 at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724. Funeral services will follow at Noon with military honors accorded at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Bradford County Memorial Park nearTowanda following the services.

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