1952
John
2020
John R. Carter
April 19, 1952 — January 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of John R. Carter, husband, father, pap and brother, announce his passing on January 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Bethlehem at the age of 67 years.
John was a big presence, and to many would have been perceived as intimidating; however, to the contrary. John, was a kind, gentle man who was devoted to his family and many friends.
John and his beloved wife of 34 years, Cheryl A. " Sherry" (Smellowsky) Carter reside on Pine Street in Tamaqua. He is also survived by; sons, James Carter of Reading, Joshua M. Carter and his wife Mary of Tamaqua; grand daughters, Evelyn "Evey", and Grace Carter who he adored; step-brother, Brian Cassell and his wife Angela of Tamaqua. John had a huge extended family that view him as the patriarch.
Born in Coaldale the son of the late Robert and Joan (Henry) Carter - Cassell. John was also predeceased by his step-father Calvin Cassell.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, John earned his mechanical engineering degree from Lafayette College and retired from Mallinckrodt Baker, now operating as Avantor of Philipsburg, New Jersey after 32 years of service. John was a charter member and past District Deputy of Harmony Lodge #86 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Tamaqua and a member of Scott Encampment #132. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons #238 Tamaqua and many masonic affiliations.
A patient and talented man, John enjoyed woodworking, and carving. He was an outdoors man who like to ride his Harley with Sherry and was an ardent fly fisherman, tying his own fly's. Time spent at his Lake House with his family was when John was in his true element, telling stories, and playing games and figures with his grand daughters. John looked forward to trips to Knobel's for it was another way to spoil his girl's.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 16, 2020 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of from 10:00 A.M. until time of services officiated by Rev. Kevin Roberts.
Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
condolences or a fond memory of John can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
John was a big presence, and to many would have been perceived as intimidating; however, to the contrary. John, was a kind, gentle man who was devoted to his family and many friends.
John and his beloved wife of 34 years, Cheryl A. " Sherry" (Smellowsky) Carter reside on Pine Street in Tamaqua. He is also survived by; sons, James Carter of Reading, Joshua M. Carter and his wife Mary of Tamaqua; grand daughters, Evelyn "Evey", and Grace Carter who he adored; step-brother, Brian Cassell and his wife Angela of Tamaqua. John had a huge extended family that view him as the patriarch.
Born in Coaldale the son of the late Robert and Joan (Henry) Carter - Cassell. John was also predeceased by his step-father Calvin Cassell.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, John earned his mechanical engineering degree from Lafayette College and retired from Mallinckrodt Baker, now operating as Avantor of Philipsburg, New Jersey after 32 years of service. John was a charter member and past District Deputy of Harmony Lodge #86 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Tamaqua and a member of Scott Encampment #132. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons #238 Tamaqua and many masonic affiliations.
A patient and talented man, John enjoyed woodworking, and carving. He was an outdoors man who like to ride his Harley with Sherry and was an ardent fly fisherman, tying his own fly's. Time spent at his Lake House with his family was when John was in his true element, telling stories, and playing games and figures with his grand daughters. John looked forward to trips to Knobel's for it was another way to spoil his girl's.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 16, 2020 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of from 10:00 A.M. until time of services officiated by Rev. Kevin Roberts.
Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
condolences or a fond memory of John can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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