Francis A. "St Pete" St John

Francis A. "St Pete" St John, 82, of Harmony Baptist Rd. (Shenango Twp.) New Castle died on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Kindred Hospital in Beaver following an extended illness. He was born June 22, 1927 on the farm where he resided for his entire life, He was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Houk St John.

He was married for 50 years to the late June E. Green who died January 7, 1997. Mr. St John retired after 41 years with Penn Power where he was a shift foreman at the New Castle Power Plant. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and was affiliated with the Independent Methodist Church in New Castle. A Veteran of the US Army, he served with the 1st Calvary in Japan. He was a member of the VFW Post # 315 in New Castle and Masons and Consistory in New Castle. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Timothy R. St John of Wampum, daughter, Melanie Carpenter, his companion and best friend, Barbara Smith, with whom he resided, four grandchildren; Christina (Thad) Sturgeon of Fombell, Timothy A. (Jody L.) St John of Wampum, Matthew T. St John of Yarmouth, Maine and Raesha St John of Ellwood City; four great grandchildren; Allison St. John, Seth Timothy, Chloe June and Delaney Lynn Sturgeon, sister, Laura (Fred) Shearer of Mercer, and a brother, Lloyd (Sandy) St John of Morrisville, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a grandson, Adam St John.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday, February 14 at the Marshall Funeral Home Main St. Wampum.

Funeral Services will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. James Hockenberry of the Harmony Baptist Church and Rev. Frederick H. Gilbert of the Independent Methodist Church officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church or the Independent Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

 

In Loving Memory

Dear Timothy, Melanie and Barbara,

What a joy it was to know ‘St Pete’ and to receive that special hug from him while I was out and about. He just was SPECIAL and I know you all will miss him. He and Paul, my husband, who passed away in December 1997 were friends and co-workers down at the plant. Take care. You and your families are in my prayers.

With my Most Sincere and Deepest Sympathy,

Kathy Lane


Dear Tim: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father
You have our deepest sympathy
Ron & Judy Weisz

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