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John Stokum
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 20, 2024
John D. Stokum, age 78 of Irwin, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Hempfield Manor. He was born on January 12, 1946 in Greensburg, a son of the late Clarence Jacob and Hazel Alberta Mathias Stokum. John was a 1966 graduate of Jeannette High School and a veteran in the US Army where he served as a Corporal in the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, John was employed by Metal Finishing Industries. He was a member of Norwin Christian Church, an avid hunter, enjoyed gardening, maintaining the yard, and loved working on his tan. His favorite vacation destination was Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Every summer, John looked forward to visiting his family at the annual reunion. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty DiNardo, Lois Stokum, Lillian Tocco, Delores Couchenour, Ilene Anderson, Genevieve Klingensmith, and brothers Thomas Stokum and Clarence Jacob Stokum, Jr.. John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Janet Shields Stokum, son J.C. (Laura) Stokum, daughter Keri (Pete) Radford, sister Charlotte Saint, brother Paul Joseph (Judy) Stokum, grandchildren Lauren Radford, Ella Radford, Kayla Stokum, and Landon Stokum, sister-in-law Roxanne Stokum, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, Bailey. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to All But Furgotten animal shelter. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published January 20, 2024.
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