John R Wolfgang, age 87 of Hegins, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1938, in Valley View, a son of the late Howard Wolfgang and the late Beatrice (Klouser) Wolfgang.

He was a self employed truck driver for thirty years and then drove truck for Sterman Masser Potato for twenty years until his retirement.

John was a member of the Valley View Gun Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid trap shooter. He was involved in the development of the Pine Creek Trout Nursery and was very active in the management of the nursery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice (Miller) Wolfgang and by a grandchild, Derek Leitzel.

He is survived by his son, John (Denise) Wolfgang of Hegins; two daughters, Dana (David) Leitzel of Salisbury, NC; and Shannon Hastings of Broomfield, CO; grandchildren, Jared (Elizabeth) Wolfgang, Blake Wolfgang, Shayli Hastings, and Macoy Hastings; and great granddaughters, Madelyn and Nora Wolfgang.

Honoring John's wishes there will be no services.

Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Valley View Gun Club Youth Day Fund, Drawer A, Valley View PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to serve the Wolfgang family.

Condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com.