John J. Raynock, Sr., 91 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born Friday, June 5, 1931 in Rockport the son of the late Frank J., and Ann (Hallahan) Raynock John was also predeceased by; sister, Martha E. Raynock; brothers, Frank J. and Joseph Raynock.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 60 years, Eleanor (Wozniacki) Raynock; son, John J. Raynock, Jr.; daughter, Maura A. Grega and her husband Lawrence; brother, James Raynock and his wife Patricia; sisters, Mary Ann Marshall wife of Randy, Peggy Joan Raynock and Ann Carol Karotko wife of Robert; grandchildren, Veronica, and Alexander. Many nieces and nephews also survive John.
A 1949 Weatherly High school graduate, John served honorably in the United States Army. He and his partner Ronald Eroh owned E&R Plumbing & Heating in Weatherly for over 40 years. He was a former officer of the L&L fire company, the Weatherly Municipal Authority, the Anthracite Building and Loan, Security Savings and the First Federal Charitable Foundation. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., John was also a Fourth Degree Knight of the St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus. An avid outdoorsman John liked to hunt, fish, and golf. He was a member of Silver Ridge and Brushy Hollow Hunting Clubs.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Memorials in his name to:
St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus Council #12105.
Attn: Mark Moyer
P.O. Box 93
1 third Street
Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania 18216-0093
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com