Theodore M. Staller

Theodore M. Staller, Sr., 85, of North Manheim Township, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Geisinger St Lukes, Orwigsburg, with family by his side.

Born in Tremont on January 3, 1941, Ted was a son of the late Harry Staller and Elizabeth (Freeman) Staller Olexo.

Ted was the loving husband of Loretta Elaine (Kraft) Staller, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage on September 2nd.

He was a Pottsville Area High School graduate, Class of 1960.

Ted was a member of Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove.

He worked for Quakermaid Kitchens in Leesport.

Ted enjoyed watching high school football, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and, above all, being a Pappy.

In addition to his wife, Ted is also survived by children: Theodore M. Staller, Jr., husband of Kimberly, Schuylkill Haven and Debby Parobek, wife of Scott, Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren: Sarah Staller (Christopher Gonzalez), Stephen Staller and Yvonne Romagnolo (Rob); a brother Kenneth Staller, Walnutport, numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Beau.

Ted was preceded in death by his grandson Zachary Parobek; siblings Betty Charowsky, Harry, Richard and Edward Staller, Joan Dillion, Virginia Lutchkus, Linda Beck, Faye Krasinsky, and Lamar Staller; his dog Riley and cat Sammy.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 2nd at Schuylkill Church of the Brethren in Pine Grove, PA with Rev. Mike Barnhart officiating.

A viewing for family and friends will be held at 10:00 AM until time of service.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Schuylkill Church of the Brethren 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Road Pine Grove, PA 17963.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.