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Marvin R. John

Marvin R. John, 81, of Sinclairville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

Born April 19, 1939, in Brisbin, Pa., a son of the late Evan and Myrtle Kephart John.

He was employed at Proto Tool for over 22 Years and then at Bush Industries for over 20 years as a shipping supervisor, retiring in 2001.

Marv was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown.

He enjoyed golfing, bowling and was a loyal fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Buffalo Bills and Sabres. He treasured time spent with his grandchildren.

Husband of 45 years to the late Constance L. “Connie” (Powers) John, whom he married April 22, 1972, and who died May 23, 2017; father of Jennifer (Jim Jr.) Rizzo of Brocton, Janell (Timothy Brown) John of Jamestown and the late Scott John; grandfather of Jessica and Hunter Rizzo and Nora Brown; brother of Evelyn “Ted,” Socoski, James (Stella), Neal “Spike,” Gladys “Katie” and Larry (Bonnie) John and the late Frances Neel, Evan John Jr., Marion Thomas, Beverly Marucci and Myra Date. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in law, nephews and nieces.

Funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Monday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sin-clairville. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Sinclairville.