James Ashley Stahl

James “Ashley” Stahl, 68, beloved son, brother, stepfather, uncle, and friend died peacefully at home in the company of loved ones after a brief illness, September 5, 2021. Formerly of Ephrata, PA and a 1970 graduate of Ephrata High School (IA-70), Ashley was employed by Clay Casting Company and Lancaster Foundry Supply before relocating to Alabama, where he worked in sales and as a Computer Programmer for more than 30 years. Ashley enjoyed fishing, hunting with longtime friend Jeff Frable, and going to the shooting range. He will always be known for having a big heart and doing everything he could to help those he loved. Ashley was a son of the late Edward W. and Anna H. Stahl, Ephrata RD1. He is survived by one sister, Barbara A. Stahl of Lititz; three brothers: Dale E., Stevens; Daniel L., Stevens; and C. Timothy, Lititz; four nieces: Jodell Stahl Balser, Schoeneck; Elisabeth Stahl Baker, Manheim; Katie Stahl, Cornwall; Sarah Stahl, Lititz; one nephew, Adam Stahl, Lititz; and two step-daughters: Yesi Barrantes, Jacksonville, FL and Cassandra Sifontes, Durham, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents and much-loved Beagle, Bella. Private interment will take place at Middle Creek Church Cemetery, Lititz, PA at the convenience of the family.