Frank W. John, 98, of Concordia at the Orchard, Butler, formerly of Kittanning and East Brady, PA died Sunday December 9, 2012. 

Born February 7, 1914 in East Franklin Twp, Armstrong Co, he was the son of George M. and Mary E. (Armstrong) John. 

On June 13, 1937, Frank married Margaret E. Collar at the Union First Presbyterian Church in Cowansville.  She preceded him in death on February 15, 1996. 

A World War II US Navy Veteran, Frank served as a storekeeper 2nd Class in Bainbridge, MD; Lido Beach, NY; Le Havre France; Party Rouen France.  He also was involved in US Naval Technical Missions in Paris.  He was awarded the European Theater of Operation Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal.

A 1932 graduate of Kittanning High School, Frank began his career in the lumber business as a clerk at the Burdette Lumber Company during the Great Depression.  He later managed lumber businesses in Ford City, Rural Valley and West Kittanning.  Frank was transferred to Meadville, PA and worked for Meadville Hardware until World War II.  In 1959, Frank purchased the East Brady Lumber Company and could be seen in his office well into his nineties.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church of East Brady, Frank was a church elder and sang in the choir for many years. 
He was involved in the East Brady Rotary, the East Brady Public Library Board of Directors and was a 50 year member of the Kittanning East Brady Masonic Lodge #244.  Frank enjoyed music, singing and floral arranging. He also had a passion for railroads and history. 

Surviving are 2 daughters; Judith A. Montgomery and husband Lee of Butler, and Cindy J. Lerch of Edmond, OK.  1 Son; William W. John and wife Kay of East Brady. 
11 Grandchildren; Stephen (Joy) John, Jason (Sally) John, Adam (Jenny) John, David (Tanya) Montgomery, Ann Montgomery, Jennifer Montgomery, Amy (David) Hanford, Scott (Susan) Abernathy Lerch, Matthew (Tammy) Lerch, Tiffany (Patrick) Lewis, and Brandon (Meghan) Lerch. 
Frank is also survived by 16 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 1 brother Paul John, and 3 sisters; Clara McCanna, Nora Bowser, Pearl Campbell; and 1 Great Grandson Derrick. 

Friends of Frank W. John will be received from 6-9pm on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street East Brady, PA 16028
Additional visitation will be held from 10-11am Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, East Brady.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am Thursday December 13, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Raymond Eichler officiating. 

Private Burial will follow in Worthington Lutheran Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the John family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church Music Ministry.  102 4th Street, East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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