David Z. Stauffer, 80 of Mechanicsville, MD died April 5, 2013 at his residence. Born March 28, 1933 in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late Ammon W. and Barbara Zimmerman Stauffer.

Mr. Stauffer is survived by his wife Grace F. Brubaker Stauffer of Mechanicsville, MD, children; Edwin L. (Dora) Stauffer, Steven W. (Pauline) Stauffer, Bryan S. (Gladys) Stauffer, Tony W. (Elaine) Stauffer, Connie L. (Michael) Stauffer, Joel D. (Anna Mary) Stauffer, Melinda F. (Lester) Martin, Glenn A. (Karen) Stauffer all of Mechanicsville, MD, Richard E. (Emily) Stauffer, Brenda E. (Wayne) Martin both of Leonardtown, MD, Lori A. (Weaver) Martin of Selingrove, PA, and Diane V. (Clifford) Martin of Port Trevorton, PA., siblings; Ammon (Anna) Stauffer of Mechanicsville, MD, Amelia (Noah) Wenger, and Barbara Ann (Robert) Zimmerman both of Elkhorn, KY, and Mabel (Paul) Stauffer of Shippensburg, PA, also survived by 74 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents Mr. Stauffer was preceded in death by 1 grandson Kevin Stauffer, and siblings; Monroe Stauffer, Paul Stauffer, Marvin Stauffer, Kathryn Martin, and Elizabeth Brubacher. Mr. Stauffer was a Farmer.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM in the Loveville Mennonite Church.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2013 at the family home.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.