He was born April 5, 1950 and raised in Northeast Pennsylvania, one of 13 children.
After high school, he joined the United States Army where he served for 18 years and is recognized for his duties during the Vietnam war. After proudly serving his country, he entered the trucking industry where he drove for many years. But what he truly enjoyed was volunteering with the Summit Hill Fire Police, Fire District 14. He was also a Master Mason of Carbon Lodge No. 242 for 21 years.
John also enjoyed John Wayne westerns, traveling to visit family, and bird watching. He took pride in being a loving grandfather and great-grandfather and he was a true Atlanta Braves fan.
He leaves behind four children; Mr. Brian Allesch (Maria) of Somerset, Kentucky, Mr. Scott Allesch of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, Ms. Jessica Allesch of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, and Mr. Stephen Allesch (Jordan) of Richland, Missouri.
