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John R. Wolfe

John R. Wolfe

John R. Wolfe, 71, of Pittsfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital In Erie.

John was born on October 27, 1951 in Jamestown to the late Robert and Joyce (Miller) Wolfe. He was a 1969 graduate of Warren Area High School and worked as a brake press operator at Hope’s Windows, retiring from there in 2017.

John was always ambitious and hardworking, both at work and home. He was happiest spending time on his properties and in the woods. In earlier years, he enjoyed raising cattle and keeping horses, often entertaining his many nieces and nephews on his farm. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, hiker, and Mopar enthusiast. John had an adventurous spirit, traveling throughout his life. Most notable were his two trips to Sweden to research his ancestry.

John is survived by his loving wife Kristen Clark Wolfe, whom he married September 1st in 1974, his two children, Alex (Rachel) Wolfe of Indianapolis, Amy Wolfe of Youngsville, his siblings, Barb Wolfe of Youngsville and Jenny (Lee) Graham, of Spring Creek and his grandchildren, Skyler, Ashlan, and Elliott Wolfe.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Sherrie Stauffer and an infant son, Robert Clark Wolfe.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 18th, from 5-7pm at the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 314 North Main St. in Youngsville. A private committal service will be held at a later time. Burial will be in Berea Cemetery in Pittsfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to @Orphan-Angels.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.net.