Allen J. ‘Skip’ Stauble Jr., 80, of Sawkill

Allen J. “Skip” Stauble Jr., 80, of Sawkill-Ruby Road and Jupiter, Fla., died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Kingston, N.Y., May 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Allen J. Stauble Sr. and Rometta (Emmick) Stauble.

Mr. Stauble was employed by Pine Hill Trailways as a bus driver for 19 years until his retirement. He was previously employed as the manager of Bryants Garage and was a self-employed tractor-trailer driver. Skip was a beloved husband, devoted father, uncle, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He enjoyed life, loved to take cruises, and was an avid Nascar fan.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Shelley Gail (Nagler) Stauble; his children, Veronica Stauble, Kim Ann Stauble-Bahl (Ted Schatzel), Gertrude “Gig” Stauble, Karen Iapoce (Joseph), and Mark Stauble (Diane); a sister, Rometta “Romey” Kelley; step-sister, Mary Massa; grandchildren, Kevin Allen, Kiley, and Matthew Hotaling, Jennifer Schatzel (Christian Artist), Adam and Joshua Bahl, Robert and Jara Sauers, Kaytlin and Shelby Iapoce, Mackenzie Stauble; great-grandchildren, Ariana and Joseph Schatzel and Robert J. Sauers IV. Nieces and nephews also survive.

A son, Allen J. Stauble III, predeceased him, as well as his step-sisters, Barbara and Lois. He will now join his beloved canine companion, Nikki.

Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home Inc. 27 Smith Ave., Kingston, N.Y. (www. jvleahyfh.com) Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.