John D. Stiles

John David Stiles, 64, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 unexpectedly while vacationing in Florida. Born in Ithaca on Friday, October 4, 1946, he was a LeMoyne College graduate. John retired from New Venture Gear and previously was a stock broker with Investment Center in Syracuse. A member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, he served on the Vestry and the Finance Committee. He also was a member of AA and a NASCAR fan. John loved trains and was a member of the Garden Railroad Club. He volunteered with University Hospital and enjoyed sharing his trains with the children in the hospital. John was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly Joy; his parents, Everett and Mary Seaman Stiles; and brother, Rett. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former Martha Hayes; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Chris Katzer of Marcellus; grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph and Christopher; mother-in-law, Anne T. Hayes of Syracuse; and a large extended family. Relatives and friends may call Saturday, February 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5402 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A celebration of John’s life will follow at 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be private in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to University Hospital, Pediatric Spiritual Care, c/o Rev. Terry Culbertson, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 or to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5402 W. Genesee St., P.O. Box 91, Camillus, NY 13031.