Stonebraker

William E. “Red” Stonebraker, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at home.

He was born June 7, 1927, in Butler, and was the son of the late Gerald O. and Clarissa (Young) Stonebraker. He was the husband of the late Dianne Louise (Krepps) Stonebraker, who passed away June 19, 2013.

Red was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a graduate of Grove City College and would go on to work for State Farm for 37 years, retiring as a claims superintendent. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Red is survived by his son, David Stonebraker of Elizabeth Township; grandsons, Jacob D. (Jaime), Jarid M. and Justin T. (Ashley) Stonebraker; great-grandchildren, Braedon, Avery and Cameron Stonebraker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Craig Stonebraker, who died March 18, 2005; sisters, Betty Carcase and Jean Stonebraker; and brother, Gerald Stonebraker.

STONEBRAKER — There will be no visitation for William E. “Red” Stonebraker, who died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Inurnment with naval honors will take place at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, at a date to be announced.

Arrangements are by the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township.

Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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