John J. Washnock
John J. Washnock, 70 years, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, August 4, 2011 with his family by his side after a courageous four-month battle with lung cancer.
John w a s b o r n t o Vincent Washnock and Francis Wytko Washnock on Tuesday, April 8, 1941 in Republic, Pennsylvania.
He relocated to the Akron area soon after his marriage to Maryann Nagg, his high school sweetheart and darling wife of exactly 49 years.
John was a dedicated Auto Worker and 37-year retiree of Terex/General Motors and a proud United Auto Workers member.
He was a true family man by every meaning of the word and will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and the BEST Pappy!
He will live on in our memory through the simple things he enjoyed most: his wife’s gourmet meals, coffee and conversation with his family on the patio, playing with his grandchildren, bird watching, listening to polkas, and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
John is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; seven wonderful children: Kathy (Scott) Bailey, Mike (Lori) Washnock, Chris (Donna) Washnock, L y n n e (Marc) Gatzulis, Anne (Jerry) Bitong, Jay Washnock and Carrie (Ben) Gobrogge. He is also is survived by twelve beautiful grandchildren: Haley, Mikey, Allison, Natalie, Emma, Ethan, Bridget, Lucas, Lewis, Clark, Lily, Baby Washnock; and his best friend, PJ.
The family would like to express its gratitude for the loving care of Dr. McGee and to Nurses Sandy and Steph of the Akron General Medical Center.
A Catholic Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Blessed Trinity, 300 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, Ohio.
Private burial will be at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.
Big John had requested that family and friends celebrate his life on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Ramada Inn, 20 West Mill Street, Akron, Ohio from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s, memorials can be sent to NAMI of Summit County, 530 S o u t h M a i n Street, Akron, OH 44311.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the NEWCOMER F U N E R A L H O M E, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44301 (1.330.784.3334).