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From Ivan and Peggy Cagle
John C. Calhoun , 85
Mr. John C. Calhoun , age 85, of 614 Palo Alto Dr. Perry Twp. passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital on Monday January 19, 2009 at 5:15 am.
John was born on October 6, 1923 in Indiana, Pa to the late William Calhoun and Nelle Wasson Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was a member of the Indiana High School class of 1941, and had attended the University of Indiana for 1 year. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on Febuary 3, 1943 and served until November 8, 1945 with the Headquarters Company 34th Infantry Division as a PFC in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign. John was in the battles of Naples-Goggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, & Po Valley, and was awarded four bronze service stars.
In 1955, when John moved to Ellwood City, he become the owner and operator of Calhoun's Service Station, which was located on 4th St., until 1974. After, John worked for the Ellwood City Forge as a heat treat operator from 1974 until 1986, then was a locker room attendant for the Connoquenessing Country Club for fifteen years.
Mr. Calhoun was a member of the Riverside Lions Club, Ellwood City Saxons Club, the V.F.W. post 252, and the Wampum American Legion. Also, he enjoyed refinishing furniture,bowling, fishing, and doing yardwork.
Surviovors include one daughter and son in law ; Beverly & Bill Rutter of Ellport, one son and daughter in law; Jim & Theresa Calhoun of Wayne Twp., four grandchildren; David Rutter, Leann Luccarelli, James Calhoun, Natasha Calhoun, and one great grand daughter; Mia Lucarelli, two brothers and one sister in law ; Robert Calhoun of Indiana, Pa, Richard & Pat Calhoun of Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Calhoun was preceded in death by his wife Marry E. "Betty" Banks Calhoun whom he married on January 26, 1948 and passed away on January 3, 2004, a son John Calhoun in infancy, one sister Helen Elbel, and two brothers Murray, & Ruel Calhoun.
Visitation will be held on Thursday January 22,2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc..
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 am at the Holy Redeemer Church. Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday by 9:20 am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30 am.Internment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Members of the Veterans Honor Guard are asked to meet at the Cemetery on Friday by 10:45 am to conduct full military rites.
Contributions may be made to the Ellwood City Library or to the Holy Redeemer Social Services.
Guestbook
Ivan and Peggy Cagle
John, Your Humor and Laughter
lives on in our hearts. Love, Ivan and Peggy
The Morton Family
Beverly, Billy & Family
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Debbie, Jim & Cory
Harold & Virgie Banks
Beverly and Jim
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Love Uncle Ron, Virgie & Ronnie
Anne Loccisano & Ben Carnes
Beverly, Jim, and Family,
I have fond memories of growing up next door to John. His friendliness and humor will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Anne Loccisano and Ben Carnes
Mark and Kimberly Campbell
Our greatest sympathy and our prayers to John's family.
We were fortunate enough to have had John as our next door neighbor for over twenty years. A great neighbor and a dear friend, He will be sorely missed by us. John was simply one of the finest men we have ever known.
Our prayers are with you.
Jones Family
Beverly, Billy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you.
Jaime, Torrey & Family
Susan Goscewski
When visiting my sister and family in Ellwood (Janice and Mike live next door to John), I often saw John around his house and we would talk. Our last conversation, he shared a few "war stories" -- a complete delight to me. He was truly a kind-hearted, friendly man. John, I know you smile on your family now. God bless you. We hold you in our hearts.
With prayers for John's family,
Susan Goscewski, New York City
F.A. Mac McAnallen (Freddie)famac@mcanallen.net
John was a special person to me as a young man growing up in Ellwood. I enjoyed my time working and handing out at the station.I left Ellwood at an early age, but have fond memories of home and individuals like Mr. John Calhoun.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Beverly and the family. God Bless!!!
Contact
Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
309 Spring Avenue
Ellwood City, PA. 16117
724-758-3222