Lee Edwin Hostetler, 72, of Moon Township passed away on August 15th, 2026 in St. Clair Hospital.

He was born in Johnstown on November 20th, 1953, the son of the late Harold and Olive (Giffin) Hostetler.

In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Louise (Logan) Hostetler.

He is survived by his son, Seth Nicotra, his sisters, Sally (Hostetler) Jones (husband James), Jane (Hostetler) Krise (husband Bill), Gary Hostetler (wife Cheryl), his sister-in-law, Laura Logan (David Logan), his brother-in-Law, Jon Logan (wife Rhonda), his nieces and nephews: Katy Jones Haagen (husband Chad), Matthew Jones (Laura Lowrance) Jason Jones (wife Jenny Nichols), Becky Hostetler Markowitz (husband Jeremy). Patty (Logan) DeLozier (husband Ken), Joanne Logan, Jon Logan (wife Amanda), Sonya Logan, Travis Logan (wife Jen) and Jeffrey Logan (wife Kristi).

Lee graduated from Richland High School, where he was a member of the wrestling and cross-country teams. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a machine mechanic. Following military service, he explored the country and held various jobs including planting trees with the United State Forest service, inspecting telephone poles in Texas and driving a milk truck. He moved back to Pennsylvania and worked for the United States Postal Service as a truck driver and later as a trainer for new drivers, retiring after many years of dedicated service. He was also talented with his hands and found great enjoyment in woodworking and building projects. Above all, he was a devoted father to his son Seth, and took great pride in being a dad. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his words were often either powerful or hilarious. He loved a good laugh and had a quick wit that brought joy to those around him. Lee was a man of deep faith cherished his relationship with God and was known for his heartfelt and meaningful prayers. His warm heart, quiet strength, faith and quick wit will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 5th from 10 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 12 noon in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to: The Tunnels of Towers 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.