John "Jack" H. Ring

Mr. John H. Ring, age 80, of South Street Jim Thorpe, Pa., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pa.

A Valley Forge Military School graduate, Jack served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He and his late wife Mary owned and operated the John H. Ring Funeral Home in Jim Thorpe, Pa. for 40 years.

Born in Palmerton, Pa., he was the son of the late Emmet and Alice (Sullivan) Ring.

survived by nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Margaret (Heaney) Rich

Preceded in death by his wife Mary (Heaney) Ring on April 24, 2007, sister Mary Ann (Ring) Zollinger.

Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford, Pa..

Memorial Mass will be at Immaculate Conception R.C.C., 180 West Broadway Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229, at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 .

Interment Immaculate Conception R.C.C. Cemetery

Mass cards or memorials in his honor to the church.

online registry and condolences may be sigend at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com