John H. Summy, 89, passed into the presence of his Lord early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. He was the loving husband of the late Rev. Ruth Mary (Shaak) Summy. They were married 44 years when she passed in August of 2013. John was born on the farm in Elstonville, Lancaster County on April 12, 1935 to the late Elmer K. and Rosa B. (Garman) Summy. He grew up in Penryn first on the farm and then his family had the butcher shop in village until he was through 9th grade. They then moved to a farm in Lebanon County along the Swatara Creek. John graduated from the Annville High School class of 1953. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves from 1957 to 1963. He was an interior decorator and furniture salesman his whole life. John was a faithful member of Quentin United Church of Christ and sang in the choir. John enjoyed flowers; watching birds and his artwork. He was a wonderful brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his son: Jonathan, husband of Debbie (Patches) Summy; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Janet Michael and sister-in-law: Joan Summy as well as nieces and nephews and a special friend Cindy Steger. He was preceded in death by a son Joseph, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. His funeral service will be Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am in the Quentin United Church of Christ, 11 E. Main St., Quentin, PA 17083 where a viewing will be held from 9:00 am until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be sent to Lebanon Valley Home, 550 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003. Special Thank You to the Lebanon Valley Home and Masonic Village Hospice for their love and fine care for Papa in these last months.
