Stewart W. "Sonny" Haines, Jr.

Stewart W. “Sonny” Haines, Jr., 79, of Woodward, passed unexpectedly from this life on April 7, 2016.  Born in Woodward on May 30, 1936, Sonny was a son of the late Stewart W. and Helen E. (Coble) Haines, Sr.  He was a graduate of the East Penns Valley High School.  On April 14, 1957 he was united in marriage to Shirley L. Stover who survives at their home.  Sonny proudly served his country in Germany as a member of the Air National Guard.  He retired from Gettig Pharmaceuticals in 2002 with 30 + years of service.

In addition to his wife, Sonny is survived by one daughter, Deneene R. Klinger (Troy) of Riverside; two sons, Kent A. Haines (Lisa) of Aaronsburg and Scott M. Haines (Jennifer) of Mifflingburg, along with six grandchildren, Alex Haines, Katie Haines, Ben Haines, Elaina Klinger, Jonis Haines and Evan Klinger. 

Sonny was a member of the Woodward POS of A, the Old Fort Masonic Lodge # 537 and the Trinity United Methodist Church in Woodward where he served on the church council.  He was president of the Woodward Cemetery Association.  For many years he and his wife had concession stands at the Grange Fair.  Sonny loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He took Shirley fishing the first time before they were even home from their honeymoon.  In the summer time he enjoyed raising blueberries and he also raised and sold Christmas trees from his family tree farm. 

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 am to noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Woodward.  The memorial service will follow at noon with Pastor Chris Lutz officiating.  Contributions in memory of Sonny may be given to The Trinity UMC, c/o Peg Huey, Po Box 134, Woodward, Pa. 16882 or to The Hope Fund of Penns Valley, Po Box 427, Centre Hall, Pa. 16828.  

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