R. Kurt Stoll, age 67, of Venango, died unexpectedly at Hamot Medical Center on Friday, February 5, 2010. Born on April 23, 1942 in Connecticut, he was the son of the late Robert and Sarah Donaldson Stoll.
After earning a Masters Degree in Sociology, Kurt taught at the college level in Ohio and Pennsylvania for 7 years. Then to pursue his love for horses, he attended horseshoeing school in West Plains, Missouri and apprenticed with several master farriers before starting his own business. He was a self-employed farrier for a total of 27 years, working in Pennsylvania, California, and New York, and then returning to Pennsylvania in 1990 and living in Venango since 1997. Kurt was well known as a farrier and for his special relationship he seemed to have with horses. He also enjoyed collecting and selling antiques and refinishing furniture.
Kurt, most of all, loved to be at home with his wife of 32 years, Judith Buzzatto Stoll, and his 3 dogs, Sullivan, Suki, and Slugger, and his 2 cats, Jackson and Junior.
There will be no services.
Judith,
On behalf of the Class of 1960, I want to express our deepest sympathy. We all have very fond memories of our high school days in Oberlin and they include Kurt. We were looking forward to seeing him again at our upcoming 50th reunion this summer. He will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to you at this time.
Margaret Karr Truman
Special people are hard to find and Kurt was one of those special people. He was more than a farrier he was a friend and he will be forever missed. Our thoughts and blessings are with you Judith. Kurt will always be with us in every memory. God Bless.
Judtih…I was so sad to learn of the loss of your husband. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless
We are very sad to hear about the loss of your husband . Please take care , and God Bless . Stephanie’s Mom and Dad Jim and Kathy McCarl
We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Kurt’s passing, Judith. You are in our hearts and prayers. Words cannot convey enough expression to know the sorrow you are feeling. Call on us when you wish………your friends, Doris & Bob
David and I met Kurt through our horses, Molly and Maggie. Kurt was our ferrier but it didn’t take long for us to consider him a friend as well. We were shocked to read of his passing in the paper since he was just on the farm, taking care of our horses. Kurt was an amazing person and will be sorely missed by all of us. He always shared a pot of coffee with us when he had finished his work. Please know that we will keep him in our thoughts and our prayers and we invite the Stoll famly to call upon us if they need anything.
Michelle and David Kelley (Mill Village, Pa.)
We are saddened beyond comprhension. May you find some comfort and peace with good memories and the love of family abd friends.