Beloved husband of Fannie. Loving father of Susan (Daniel) Ickes, Timothy (Debbie), Pamela, Toni (Jimmy) Nigh, and Sandra. Dear grandfather of Sharon, Gary, Jason Christopher, Diana, Brandon, and Sherica. Dearest great-grandfather of eight. Brother to Robert and Donald, brother-in-law to Herb (Irene) Halterman and Evelyn (Chuck) Enos and friend to many.
Marine Veteran, retired after 40 years from Goodyear, served for 17 years as a volunteer fire fighter for Munroe Falls. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking, camping and spending time with family.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 18th from 4 -7:00 PM in the Catavolos Funeral Home 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH 44333. In Lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory to Chapel of Prayer 1811 Brittan Rd, Akron, OH 44310 or the charity of your choice.