James Stanley Hostetler
James Stanley Hostetler, 98, formerly of Crescent Township, died on May 24, 2026 in Riverview Manor, Ashbury Senior Living, Lewisburg, PA. “Jimmy” was born in Glenwillard, PA on January 4, 1928 the son of the late Darl & Jane (McCarrier) Hostetler.
After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps, serving in the Marine Air Wing as WWII was winding down. Not long after joining the Marine Reserves, the Korean War began and Jim was called up to serve his country a second time (Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines). Jim was part of the epic Chosin Reservoir campaign where Marines, cut off behind enemy lines and in bitterly cold temperatures, fought off a much larger enemy force and he became one of a revered group of Marines known as ”The Frozen Chosen”.
After recovering from his wounds and severe frostbite, Jim worked 42 years for Jones and Laughlin (J&L) Steel Corporation. He was a passionate Steelers fan and enjoyed fishing, camping, exercise, music, dancing, and his extended family. Jim and his wife Mary spent many retirement years wintering in Florida where they made a host of new friends. Jim was a practicing Christian who enjoyed sharing his faith and inspiration with others.
Jim is survived by three sons: Richard G. Hostetler (Reni), WA; Gary L. Hostetler (Lorie), NC; Gregg A. Hostetler (Linda), MD, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Emma (Blackford) Hostetler in 2012, granddaughter Evan Hostetler in 2017, and son James D. Hostetler (Darcie) in 2018.
Friends will be received on Friday May 29th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Interment and Military Honors will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
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