Kenneth John “Stovepipe” Noftz, age 68, of West Deer Township, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 17, 1954, son of the late John A. and Irene Kaiser Noftz. Also preceded in death by his father and mother in-laws Bob and Florence Eichler, sister-in-law Lori Noftz and brother-in-law Jerry Bouch.

Kenneth was the owner of Noftz Sheet Metal for 50 years. He was president of Westview Sportsman’s Club and lifetime member of Northside Sportsman Association. Ken loved farming, trap shooting, fishing on his farm’s pond, collecting Kubota tractors, and making sheet metal.

Beloved husband for 47 years of Sue Eichler Noftz. Father of John R. Noftz. Brother of Carole Bouch, Wayne Noftz, and Donna Filipowski. Brother-in-law of Chris and Tom Tevis and Gary and Ann Eichler. Uncle of Missy (Duane) Smyth, Emily (Santo) Piccolomini, Jack Noftz, Ben (Andrea) Eichler, and Derek Eichler. Great Uncle to Mia Piccolomini and Izzy, Ava, and Chase Eichler.

Friends received Thursday 1-8 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, St. Victor Church, 527 Bairdford Road, Bairdford, PA. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Millvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to West Deer Dog Shelter, 109 E. Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. www.schellhaasfh.com.