James Robert "Jesse" Sterbutzel, 52 of McClellandtown, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 9, 1970 in Morgantown, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward "Speedy" Sterbutzel, in 2019, and his father and mother-in-law Steve and Jane Haky.

Jesse had been employed as a Superintendent with Howard Concrete Pumping, a construction company based in Pittsburgh, where he worked for over 20 years. He was a member of Valley Masonic Lodge of Perfection No. 459, F&AM, Masontown. Jesse had an adventurous spirit and competitive nature. Jesse loved racing asphalt and dirt late models, motocross, and snowmobiles. He would race anything that had a motor, but watching both of his children compete with their horses, Joshua in rodeo events and Danica in dance brought him the most happiness.
He is loved and will be deeply missed by his mother Judith Ray Fette Sterbutzel, of McClellandtown, his wife of 23 years, Jennifer Haky Sterbutzel and their children, Joshua and Danica, both at home; sisters, Carla Franks (Gene) and Amy Ryan, all of Masontown; brother, Carl "Jed" Sterbutzel (Terry), Perryville, MD; sisters-in-law, Kristan Fazenbaker (Steve), Frostburg, MD, Erica Hancheck (Tom), McClellandtown, and Stephanie Haky Georgiana (Larry), Uniontown; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa., on Thursday, June 2, from 6 to 9pm; Friday, June 3, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 9pm; and Saturday, June 4, from 9am until 11am, the Hour of Service, with Rev. Heather Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.
Valley Lodge No. 459, F&AM will conduct Masonic Services on Friday evening at 7:30pm.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.