Jack Leland Stouffer, 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in his home. He was born in Tacoma Park, MD, on Nov. 25, 1944, a son of the late Homer Edwin Stouffer and Florence May Richey Stouffer.
Jack had interesting and varied experiences during his lifetime.
He had participated in a few Civil Rights Freedom Rides during the early 1960s. His community work continued, volunteering for the Appalachian Service Project for several decades. He later was involved in the Swatara Watershed Authority as well as helping to clear the Union Canal.
Jack was an Alderman and an election supervisor for the city of Lebanon. He sang in the Hershey Community Chorus and in the Trinity Church Choir. He was an avid Hershey Bears fan. He also enjoyed working on old steam engines at the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association.
Jack is survived by his brother, Paul, of Lawrenceville, GA; niece, Alexandra Ruiz; and family of Richmond Hill, GA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Stouffer.
In his final illness, he was assisted by his friends, Tee and Karen.
Rohland Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. A memorial of life will be held at the Trinity UMC in Lebanon at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.
