Jay Henry Shutt, 89

December 14, 2023

Jay Henry Shutt passed away on December 14th surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center. Jay was the 6th of 10 children born August 30th, 1934, to Jacob and Mary Shutt in Harrisburg, Pa.

Enlisting in the Pennsylvania National Guard and drafted into the Air Force for the Korean War, Jay served his country on three continents as a Military Policeman. While stationed at RAF Burtonwood in the United Kingdom he fell in love with a young British woman over a cup of coffee and a donut.

Jay married Alice Battle on February 16th, 1957, in Harrisburg and they would be married for 62 years before her passing in September of 2019. After returning home from the war with a new bride, Jay worked as a steel Worker, and worked his way up in the car industry before becoming an entrepreneur of his own dealership, Overview Motors in Enola, PA.

Jay is survived by three children, Tom Shutt husband of Jennifer, Karen Baltaoglu wife of Levent and Jackie Stinson wife of Dennis. Five grandchildren: Jeremy, Andrea Myers Fiancé of Ryan Baker, Dr Alexis Stewart wife of Vince, Julie and Terry. Along with 2 Great grandchildren, Kaiden and Vincent. Jay is survived by sisters Verna, Shirley, and MaryLue.

Funeral Services will be held January 13th at 10:30 AM, Charles Synder Funeral Home, Willow Street, PA. The Family asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to the VA Medical Center Lebanon PA, Hospice fund #8183, www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/