John Willie Palmer, Jr.
Masontown
John Willie “JP” Palmer, Jr., 79, of Masontown, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2026, surrounded by family.
John Willie, or “JP,” was born in Leckrone August 31, 1947, to the late John Willie, Sr. and Willa Beatrice Palmer.
He attended German Senior High School, and after graduation moved to New York, where he met the love of his life, Linda Currenti. He married Linda February 5, 1971, and together they raised three children. The couple moved back to Pennsylvania, where John Willie would work as a coal miner for the next 34 years, working at both the Maple Creek (19 years) and Cumberland (15 years) mines.
John Willie loved to hunt with his sons and grandsons and watch football. He was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. A devoted family man, John Willie enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports and could regularly be found in the stands at their games and practices.
He is survived by the following loved ones, who will cherish his loving memory: his children, John III “John-John” (Robin), Monique, and Jamal; grandchildren, Tyeisha, Jamal, Jr. (Rachel), Kristina, Angelina, Nina, Darion, John IV “Willie”, and Bella; his great- grandchildren, Ty’Miere, Marcus, Kenny, Milan, Malina, and Camilo; his siblings, Michael (Bobbie Sue), Carla, Mark, Kimberly, and Debra; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda; his parents, John Willie, Sr. and Willa Beatrice; and his siblings, Horace, George, and Vincent.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m. in LANTZ FUNERAL HOME in Uniontown.