John Randolph McNaugher, age 87 of Valencia , passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Eleanor (Decker) McNaugher; cherished father of Mindy McNaugher of Ross Township, Meg Roach and her husband Doug of Troy, Michigan, Marcie Wright and her husband Doug of Knoxville, Tennessee; and the late Meredith McNaugher; Proud Poppy of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. John's true love was his Lord and his family. As a result of his faith, with his family, he started an Evangelical Church in Holden, MA, in the mid 1970's. John was a graduate of Carnegie Tech and held a degree as an electrical engineer. During his working years he traveled worldwide overseeing Steel Mill Projects. He also served his country honorably, in the United States Army as a Captain. John had numerous memberships; Sewickley Men's Club, the Silver Sneakers and the St. Barnabas Bible Study group. He was a descendent of the McNaugher Family Clan of Old Allegheny. Family and friends will be received on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township, (412-364-4444) from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A celebration of his life will be held at the Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16006, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com
