Clarence S. Stauffer, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at his residence.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Hettie (Stoner) Stauffer and was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (Steffy) Stauffer, who died in May of 2011.

A member of Metzler's Mennonite Church, he was a charter member of the Garden Spot Lions Club, awarded the Melvin Jones Award, enjoyed camping, working outside and his pet dogs. Clarence was the founder and business owner of C.S. Stauffer and Sons in Hinkletown. In his earlier years he worked on the railroad line from Rothsville to Lititz.

Clarence is survived by 4 sons, Bruce, husband of Joan (McFarland) Stauffer of Akron, Clare, husband of Peg (Brown) Stauffer of Brownstown, C. Laverne, husband of Loretta (Lapp) Stauffer of Ephrata, Mahlon, husband of Linda (Kreider) Stauffer of Paradise; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Clarence was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015, from 6 to 8 pm and Monday, November 30, 2015, from 9 to 10 am, at the Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 am, at the Metzler Mennonite Church, with Reverends Eugene Zoll, Ryan Bomgardner and Lee Roy Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.