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John Lahoski Obituary
He grew up in Boston Township and was always a resident of Boston Township and Peninsula.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judith (nee Montaquila); daughters, Lori (John) Reagan of Broadview Heights and Beth (Santiago) Jimenez of Spain; sons, Terry (Denise) of Peninsula and John J. (Sarah) of Peninsula; grandchildren, John, Thora, and Grace Reagan, Benjamin, Anthony, and Emma Lahoski, and Gabe Boyd; brothers, Jim (Sue) of Bellevue, Ohio, Robert of St. Clairsville, Ohio; sister, Linda (Robert) Kenyon of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
John was a graduate of Boston Township High School in 1960, and received a B.A. in education and Masters Degree from the University of Akron. He was known as ``Jarrin" John, a standout football player for the Akron Zips in the early 1960s. His legacy of sportsmanship continued through teaching and coaching both at Akron University and Woodridge High School.
He left teaching in 1981 to join the family business of Terry Lumber and Peninsula Hardwoods. He was active in the business and the community on a daily basis.
Most important to him, his family, his faith, his community and the people around him.
Memorials may be made to the Terry Montaquila Fund, Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Ohio 44264, and the Valley Fire and Rescue. Friends will be received at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 19 E. Main St. (on the square), Hudson, Ohio (330-650-4181), Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Lahoski
JANIE (BAUZA) RIDENOUR
March 20, 2006
my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Duane & Susan Whited
January 7, 2006
Judy and family ~ We were so saddened by the loss of John ~ May God comfort you and wrap His arms around you!!! You are in our prayers and thoughts daily ~ Love & Prayers, Duane & Susan Whited
Antonio Regalado
January 4, 2006
Dear Judith,Lori, Terry and John
I have no words to express my feelings for the sudden loss of John Lahoski, a most extraordinary man, and loving husband and father.
I have the warmest memories of John
a genuine neighbor to many persons
and an exceptional human being. My deepest condolences, and empathy.
Marina Guerreros
December 31, 2005
Querida familia Lahoski:
Estamos enormemente afectados por la desaparición de John y os enviamos nuestro más sentido pésame. Damos gracias a Dios por haber tenido la oportunidad de conocer a tan maravillosa persona. Aunque fueron muy pocos días, nunca hemos olvidado, ni olvidaremos su acogida en su casa. Muchas gracias John. Siempre estarás en nuestro corazón.Este sentimiento es extensivo en mi familia, mi marido Paco y mis hijos Sara y Eduardo que tanto quieren a Beth.
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Robert & Susan Benic
December 31, 2005
With our deepest sympathy for your loss, John will be missed by all.
Boston classmates:
Robert Benic
Susan (Hickle) Benic
"Tex" Ritter
December 29, 2005
I knew coach from his days on Akron U. coaching staff. Being a student manager for the football team, I had daily contact with John at home & on road trips. He was a great person & will be missed by everyone. From the line at the funeral home waiting to pay their respects, everyone must have felt the same as I did. He was a great man.
Tom Boggs
December 27, 2005
John was a great man and a wonderfull human being.He will be missed by all who ever knew him.My condolences to family and friends.
Tom Boggs
Darren Brooks
December 27, 2005
Judy, Laurie, Beth, Terry and Little John:
I'm deeply saddened to hear about John's passing. He gave so much to so many!
I didn't spend near as much time with him as I did with the rest of you but it was very obvious how great a father/husband you had helping to guide your family. I have many memories of what time I did share with John and several comical moments where he made me laugh. One being 20 years ago where I asked him to play softball at the Baker's picnic. I said "how about it Mr. Football" and he replied with "Darren I'm over the hill and coming up the other side"! With such a warm personality like his, it didn't take much to get a smile or chuckle out of me!
With deepest sympathy,
June Leddy
December 26, 2005
To the Lahoski Family,
There are not enough words to describe a genuinely nice man as was John Lahoski. He was special to all who knew him and will forever be missed.
June Leddy (retired Woodridge employee)
Carol & Patricia Dzerzynski
December 26, 2005
Dear Judy & Family, We are so sorry to hear on the passing of John. He was a wonderful man. We remember him from the old days in Boston. You and your familys are in our hearts and prayers. Carol & Patricia Dzerzynski < M.& D.Garage>
Joanne Noragon
December 25, 2005
Thank you for being here, John.
General Die Casters
December 24, 2005
Dear Judy and the Lahoski Family:
We are saddened by your loss - and our loss. John was very special to all of us at General Die Casters, He was one remarkable friend and neighbor. The number of times John came to our rescue are to numerous to count. We will miss him dearly.
God Bless you Judy and all your family.
Your friends at General Die Casters.
Carri Slusher (Barnett)
December 24, 2005
Terry and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing what a wonderful man your father was and in the fact that he touched so many lives. Always remember the good times, they will help guide you through this time of sorrow.
Cassandra Hummert
December 23, 2005
I did not know John very well. But as much as I did, I will always remember him as the "grumpy elf" at the Polar Express in Peninsula, Ohio. My thoughts be with his family.
Norma Zimmerman
December 23, 2005
John was a wonderful man to his family, friends, and community. Woodridge was blessed to have him as a teacher and coach. My prayers go out to his family and may you find peace from the many memories of such a fine man.
Don and Sharon Gaddo
December 23, 2005
To The Lahoski Family....We had not seen John for twenty-five years. Sometimes you need not be in the presence of an individual to remember him. People like John leave an unmistakable impression on your mind and your heart. One that remains with you for years, never to be erased. Such was the example he set for all who knew him.
Bert and Barbara Lytz
December 23, 2005
John was respected by all and leaves
a wonderful legacy.
Katharine House
December 23, 2005
John was always friendly, helpful- radiating warmth and light. He and the family are a great part of the legacy of Peninsula. Pete(Steiner) and I will miss his presence.
Lori Reinhart-Mercer
December 22, 2005
I have often used John Lahoski as an example of the ultimate adult/teacher/coach/male influence for teens. He knew exactly how to relate to "us"(Woodridge HS teens). I've told my own children how "Mr. Lahoski would have handled a situation" when I see/hear kids on current teams not getting the guidance and influence that they need and we were fortunate to have experienced.
I was so happy that I was able to introduce my children to Mr. Lahoski this year at the Harry Potter festival in Peninsula. David and I wish we could have attended his memorial.
Dick & Erleen Ludwig
December 22, 2005
Judy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a wonderful person & was very special to us. He is the only person we did business with who went out of his way to come & say goodbye when we left Boson Mills/Brandywine. That was very special and will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to you, your children & grandchildren. I know he will be sorely missed.
Jamie Yocono
December 22, 2005
To John's family,
I can't tell you how shocked and sad I feel at hearing about John's passing. Two thousand miles away from Peninsula, I deeply feel a loss, as people there in Ohio (and all over the country) feel. He was truly a remarkable man.
He wasn't just a person I bought lumber from- I considered John a friend, a mentor and an all-around great guy. When I first started out in business 24 years ago, John was the only person who took a chance and gave me, a new woodworker, a line of credit. It may sound silly, but much of my early success was due to John's generosity, his kindness and his trust. I will miss him a great deal.
From reading what has been written here, I see I'm not the only person who has been deeply affected by him. What greater legacy could a person have?
I am proud to have called him a friend, and offer my heartfelt condolences to John's family, his employees, and all those affected by his passing. I am a better person after calling him my friend.
Rick Wood
December 22, 2005
“Coach”, that was all I ever new him by. He made you happy, anger, tired, frustrated every emotion in the book. But he made you better. Not just a better football player but a better person. Just like the teacher you hated during the class you took, then realized he was the best teacher you ever had because he pushed you not just to be a better student, but a better person, that was “Coach”
As a proud member of the 76-77 team that went 7-2 with win against that were used to burying us in years passed, it was a game in my sophomore year when we were losing 50-0 at half time that I probably learned more from “Coach” than at any time. He walked into the looker room at half time, looked around and simply turned the lights out on us. For 20 minutes we sat their in the dark. Instead of yelling and screaming, he simply let us stew in our own thoughts that not only were we not giving 100%, but we were letting ourselves, coaches, family and the school down.
That day brought a team together and taught us a life lesion, you only get out of something what you put into it. I was more happy for “Coach” that we beat that same Norton team 2 years later than I was for myself.
I thought about “Coach” often over the years and truly think I’m a better person in large part for his confidence in me and what I could achieve. I’m sure there were times I disappointed him, but am sure he continued to believe me and others like me.
Though we lost touch and I never got to express the thanks he richly deserved (and I’m sure would have waved off) I want to tell his family that he made a difference in many ways that will NEVER be measured. His influence will ripple down through future generations. Hearing how “Coach” passed away tells me that he never lost that touch.
John Donne wrote in For Whom the Bell Tolls: "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were. Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee..."
Though we are diminished by John’s passing, we are much greater society for his contributions.
Rick Wood
Class 1977
New Hampshire.
Guy Miller & Cj Crawford
December 22, 2005
Dearest Judy and Lahoski family: Few people leave fingerprints upon our hearts. John was one of those special people with that innate ability. We have been feeling your loss here on our farm in Coshocton county, and we hope that you find peace in knowing that John was so well loved. Thank you for the privilege of sharing his life with you.
Doug Anderson
December 22, 2005
I knew John as a teacher, coach, fireman, EMT, business proprietor, neighbor, and friend. If I absorbed 1/4 of what he taught I will be set for life. He will be missed by all he touched.
Jim and Franca Hendryx
December 22, 2005
John waas a wonderful person. This is a great loss for family, friends, and community.
Jennifer Palisin Haney
December 22, 2005
Dear Lori and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and I pray that God comforts you through this difficult time.
Theresa Starner nee Conroy
December 22, 2005
He was a great coach and person he will never be forgotten.
Arlene Miller nee Conroy
December 22, 2005
Sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts are with you
Sigmund Wojtkowski
December 22, 2005
Dear Judy and Family,
My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. John was a fine man and will be missed by so many.May God comfort you during this time.You are in my prayers!
Roger Mitchell
December 22, 2005
Most of my life I’ve lived in the shadow of obscurity, known to many people only as that guy Natalie married, or even Bud Peterson’s wife’s daughter’s husband. Many, many years ago, way back in the day, John used to have trouble remembering my name, although he wasn’t always immediately aware of that. He would cheerfully call me Bob. After correcting him a few times, I just let it go. He was always so troubled that we might have hurt my feelings. I couldn’t bear to see him suffer so. He would be so hard on himself, and that was because he was such a kind, caring, compassionate man.
John will be sorely missed. He is, and always will be, very much loved by all who had the privilege to know him.
Rick Mosley
December 22, 2005
To the Lahoski family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. "Coach" you are loved by many, and will be missed by all.
The Mosley Family
Kristi Richards (Turner)
December 22, 2005
Johnny,
I'm so sorry for your loss, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Brent Getz
December 22, 2005
To the Lahoski family, My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of your loss. John will be missed by all! I am very sorry for your loss.
Darryl Benner Target Trucking Inc.
December 22, 2005
We at Target feel your loss. John treated us like family, and in today's business world that is unheard of. God bless him. We will certianly miss him.
Wendy Wingard
December 22, 2005
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Find comfort in the many people that respected and loved your father. God Bless
Lisa Baker
December 22, 2005
Judy and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa, Lauren, Danielle & Alyssa
Katie Baird
December 22, 2005
To The Lahoski Family,
My Mother and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. We knew John from the North Pole Express he'll NEVER be forgotten by any of the children's faces that he ALWAYS put a smile on every year !!!!! Our Condolences are with your family at this very sad time.
Wendy Anderson
December 22, 2005
I knew Johnny as a fireman. And he was the best. Tireless, dedicated. It was an honor to work with him. We will never know how many fires he fought, how many basements he pumped, how many hours he worked out in the cold cutting into cars to save lives. We only know that a greater man never lived. Our hearts are broken. Judy, thank you. You both have given so much to this community. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken Lytz
December 22, 2005
My condolences to the Lahoski family. I graduated from Woodridge in 1980 and played football for Coach Lahoski. Playing football is tough work, even on a good day. Coach taught me when the going gets tough, to always keep the sparkle in my eye. Tremendous advice from a special person in my life.
Rodney Clonch
December 22, 2005
Johnny,Terry and Family - John was one of the great ones. I hope that I can be half the man that he was. Ill miss him dearly.
Jeannie (Szalay) Heberling
December 22, 2005
Judy
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Heaven has a new angel.
Dustin Brooks
December 22, 2005
To the Lahoski Family: My deepest sympathies to you in what must be an extremely difficult time. To say Coach Lahoski was loved and will be missed would be an understatement, as illustrated by all of these wonderful messages from places all over the country. As many have shared, Coach has touched so many lives in so many ways; it is hard to select just one instance when there was so much passion in one man. My privilege of knowing Coach and of sharing one instance was in Fall of 1989-1990. Coach volunteered to assist a struggling football program that had lost many, many games in a row with what appeared to be more than a full schedule – a schedule enough for two people. Coach helped convince a group of young men that we could succeed, no matter what the circumstances, through hard word, dedication, and the belief in your teammates and most importantly yourself. As we did experience in that Fall of 1989-1990, Coach instilled that we could succeed, and we did! At that moment we thought he was just speaking about X’s and O’s. As time has passed, Coach was reaching us in far greater depth, as he was speaking on life. To that I am eternally grateful. A great coach, a better man!
Bill Manley
December 22, 2005
Dear Judy & family,
When my dad was really sick and needed an ambulance, John was the first person in the door. I will never forget that. My dad always had a great amount of respect for John. I am very glad that I had a chance to be one of his students, one of his football players, but most of all, one of his acquaintances. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Rob Eckroad
December 22, 2005
Johnny and Terry,
You're in my thoughts. I also lost my father earlier this year.
I'm proud to have known your father. I always thought of him as a friend.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Cheyrl Kneram
December 22, 2005
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Mr. Lahoski. He touched two generations of our family through his teachings/coachings at Woodridge and will be missed by us all.
The Kneram Family,
Cheyrl Kneram(Sturgeon) Class of '76
Angela Kneram Class of '95
Matthew Kneram Class of '97
Ed & Mary Pullekins
December 22, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers. The spirit of John will be with us always....
Kenneth Bauza
December 22, 2005
We have loss a great man. May he rest in peace.
Guy Klapp
December 22, 2005
My deepest sympathy, John was one of the finest men I have ever known, he touched the lives of so many people
Brenda (Sondles) Chapman
December 22, 2005
Judy & Family,
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
I was fortunate enough to graduate in 1982 with so many Quality teachers. "Coach" was one of the many wonderful & supporting people at Woodridge High School that helped all of the students and cared about each one as if they were his own child. His Legacy will live on in each of our lives that he touched.
William Peterson
December 22, 2005
Dear Lahoski Family,
Coach was a wonderful man who touch so many lives and they are better people today for knowing him. We hold wonderful memories of him, a man of honor and highest integrity. May you hold these memories close during this difficult time. May these stories bring you comfort, we share in your loss.
With love, Pete & Cheryl(Wojtkowski) Peterson
Emily Hampshire
December 22, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful part of the community. He touched many lives and will be missed by all.
Mike Collins
December 22, 2005
My lasting memories of John Lahoski will certainly include the days on end that I watched him work himself into the ground to get Terry Lumber back up and running after the flood two years ago. That experience, for me, highlighted the qualities of a man that I truly loved and respected dearly. To witness the dedication of Terry, Johnny, Judy and John's brother, Bob, as they worked to bring order to the chaos was, in the beginning a heartbreaking sight - but only for a moment. What left a lasting impression on me was the love and strength the Lahoski family drew from one another, as well as the faith they displayed that they weren't going to be beaten. John's presence in their lives certainly had prepared them for the task at hand at that moment.
I watched as members of the community, committed employees and customers of the store arrived to help with the cleanup and support a family very special to them. I remember the looks on so many faces as they took in the chaos around them. At the end of each day - it was a sort of celebration, though, as mud-covered folks gathered to plan the next day's attack. The recovery was one step closer to reality. Through the duration of the flood cleanup, I began to realize that I was watching something special in the way John rallied his family and the way they rallied around him.
A summer's evening, one year later, the Lahoski family - with tears in their eyes thanked those who had contributed in the days after the flood. They threw a wonderful get-together in one of the warehouses. A father and his two sons stood above all of us on the second level of the building and expressed their gratitude. Such genuine sentiments I don't believe my ears have ever heard.
Little did John and the Lahoski family realize the lasting benefits so many of us took with us in our own hearts from spending days with such a special man and his family.
I love you John Lahoski and will not forget you and the lessons you have passed on to me.
Chris Brown
December 22, 2005
To the Lahoski Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time. John was such a wonderful person and so many people looked up to him. He was a fine example of a great man. May God bless all of you.
Chris and Clarence Brown
Beth Kemelhar (Roseman)
December 22, 2005
Dear John and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this extremely tough time!
Dee Zagin~Class of 81 Woodridge High
December 22, 2005
My sincerest condolences to the Lahoski family.Truly,an exceptional person has left us! He will be sadly missed, and very fondly remembered.He was an inspiration to all who had the privilage of knowing him!!
Keith Frampton
December 22, 2005
Coach Lahosky was a special teacher and mentor in my life. I feel honored to have known him. He was as class gentleman who was always willing to lend a helping hand or a kind word. To this day I appreciate his support during my time at Woodridge. He will be sorely missed. My sympathy goes out to his family.
WHS Class of 1976.
Carol & JIm Robinson
December 22, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
Jim Jones
December 22, 2005
Dear Mrs. Lahoski and Family,
Im so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a good friend for many years and will truly be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Morgan
December 22, 2005
With deepest sympathy to your family. John was a great man and a pleasure to work for.
Garry Bender
December 22, 2005
Coach was an inspiration to every life he touched. What a tremendous mentor. I still relate stories about my days at Woodridge to the athletes I coach. I will keep him in my prayers.
Dolores Campanale Brookover
December 21, 2005
Linda and the Lahoski Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Linda since our days after Hammel Actual, I have read of your brother and his involvement in the area. My you be comforted that so many people have fond memories of him.
Tommy Morehouse
December 21, 2005
Back in high school, the Bandana Boys once wrote a poem that described football. The poem started with "48 minutes of glorious hell, but it was all worth it for us and JL." The team didn't just want to win for themselves, they wanted to win for him. That is how much he meant to us. That is how much he meant to everyone that he ever met. He will be forever missed, but never be forgotten.
I know that right now, he and my dad are laughing about the old times: the football games, the bowling team, the field lights being stuck on until 3:00 a.m., etc.
Thank you for allowing Coach to be a part of our lives also.
Take care and God bless
Clair & Margaret Anne Muscaro
December 21, 2005
Dear Mrs. Lahoski and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of your husband and loved one. We are deeply saddened by this shocking news. We share in your grief and that of the community as John was a valued friend, a truly outstanding individual and a man of the highest ethics and integrity. I will always cherish our time together at Woodridge High School and our many years of friendship. John touched my life in many ways and I feel, without question, that I am a better person today for having worked with him and known him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Bunny (Szalay) Fisher
December 21, 2005
Dear Judy and family,
I was so deeply saddened when Jeannie (Szalay) Heberling just called me from Columbus to inform me of Johnny's death. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family. If I did not live so far away, I would be at the service on Friday. I have such wonderful memories of many ballgames, dances, classes, etc. at Boston High School involving all of you. May the Lord bless you with His commfort at this time of deep sorrow.
Roger & Nancy Robinson
December 21, 2005
Mrs Lahoski and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. John was a truly good man and the "best" elf Santa ever had! You and yours are in our prayers.
Laurie Woodyard
December 21, 2005
Dear Lahosky Family, To read all these wonderful things friends have wrote about John should make you proud to call him Husband, Father, and Grandfather. What a wonderful gift he had to touch so many lives! The community and many others will miss him dearly. Be strong, for that is what he would have wanted. May God Bless you and keep you close at this difficult time.
Laurie Krimmer Woodyard
Scott Karpinsky
December 21, 2005
Coach treated us all like family. I know he's in a better place. And I'm proud to have known him and his family. We'll miss you! God bless you JL!
Steve Goodin class '81
December 21, 2005
To the Lahoski family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
"Coach" Lahoski was simply a fascinating individual. A unique man who only comes along once in a persons lifetime...And we are all better people for having known him.
Debbie (Hayes) Messner
December 21, 2005
To the entire Lahoski Family: My deepest sympathy to you all as you say your last farewell to such a deeply loved family member. Mr. Lahoski was my teacher during my senior year in high school in 1981. Out of all the teachers I had during my school years he is the only one I remember. He was very special and challenged me to be the very best that I could be. I will certainly remember all the encouraging words he had for me. His words were remembered many times throughout my life and I will continue to remember those words and be glad that I had the opportunity to know him.
Gabriella Masturzo-Neff
December 21, 2005
To the Lahoski Family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to you in this sad time. I had Coach Lahoski for Health in high school. I'll never forget some of the great times we had with him. He was truly a great man.
God Bless.
Barbara Schmidt
December 21, 2005
Dear Judy We were so sadden to hear of Johns passing..Our prayers are with you and your family at the this time..Barb & Howard
Emil and Lori Chadima Class of 82
December 21, 2005
Mrs. Lahoski and Family.
Coach Lahoski was not only a teacher and coach, he was a mentor that touch alot of our lifes. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Chaker Fadel
December 21, 2005
Dear Mrs. Lahoski:
I was shocked when I was informed that John had passed away this past Monday. I was on the North Pole Express crew, just a few moments from arriving at the North Pole, when I heard the sad news. I immediately visualized all the times John played “elf” during the “Polar” days. He impressed me with his generosity, kindness, humility, and ability to related to all of us on so many different levels - especially so when he performed as an Elf during the Christmas season.
His concerted efforts helped create that mystique at the North Pole that all of those thousands of children will remember forever.
John was truly a great person. I thank him for the contributions he made to the Univ of Akron, to those he coached, to the CVS Railroad, to the local community and above all to his family.
Please express my condolences to your family.
May he rest in peace.
Emil and Sharon Chadima
December 21, 2005
Judy and family,
John was not only a classmate, but a friend who will be greatly missed.. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tabitha Kemp
December 21, 2005
Lahoski Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear that "Coach" has passed away. I'll never forget all the great football moments at Woodridge with him and Terry our Senior year, along with my current visits to the Lumberyard for sawdust pick-up. Coach would always come out to talk and give me hug. What an absolutely wonderful man and mentor! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and peace keep you safe in these rough hours.
Robert and Gayle Slavens
December 21, 2005
Judy and Family, Our thoughts of John will always bring smiles to our faces. Our hearts go out to you at this time. He will be greatly missed .
DONALD GOLDEN
December 21, 2005
JUDY & BOB
HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME FROM HIGH SCHOOL.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOURS IN YOUR LOSS. JOHN WAS A GOOD FRIEND DURING MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, HE WILL BE MISSED, SINCERELY,
Charlie & Lucy Kimes
December 21, 2005
Deepest condolences to the family. John will be missed at the Memorial Day Parade next Spring with his El Camino and the big truck he restored and we know you will miss him each and every day.
Shea Stammen
December 21, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. John was a great man and will be missed by many.
Roberta Suhoza
December 21, 2005
Dear Lahoski Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in this your time of need. John was a great man and will be a great loss to us all. We can only hope that our storys will help to keep him close and in our hearts and yours. Greatest Sympathy to you all.
Patricia (Propst) Louer
December 21, 2005
Dear Judy & family,
Johnny was one of my dearest cousins and I have so many fond memories of us growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lori Richards (Hillbilly)
December 21, 2005
They say teachers and coaches inspire their students, and try to help prepare them for life. Coach Lahoski was and still is a major influence in my life. I say to the Lahoski family, John Lahoski was a role model every man should aspire to achieve. He was a great teacher of life, a great coach, and a great friend. He influenced more of his students than you will ever know. He was one of the best Woodridge High School had ever seen, and will be missed by all who knew him. I am sorry for your loss, and God Bless you all.
Holly (Smith) Brown
December 21, 2005
Blessings to the Lahoski Family at this time.
When my brother told me the news I was comforted in knowing that Coach and my father the Colonel are chatting and smiling those ornery smiles together! Coach was such a comfort to me when my father passed away...he always knew just what to say to his students even after we had grown up. What a proud legacy he has left to his family, students and friends. Heaven celebrates!
Tim, Tina Bowman
December 21, 2005
Our thiought and prayers are out to your family .
Marge Joyce
December 21, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to John's family. Few people live their lives with the love, service, and passion that John did. What a truly wonderful man, father, teacher, coach, neighbor, citizen. He will be missed.
Wayne Adams
December 21, 2005
Our sympathy to the Lahosky family.
The world has lost a great gentleman in John. I was privildged to be his friend for many years.
Wayne and Pat Adams.
Brad McKitrick
December 21, 2005
"Coach" Lahoski touched many lives. Over the years I have met numerous persons who have coached him, coached with him, worked with him, worked for him and so on. Each person had good stories to share about such a good man. When you think of him, you truly think of "old school." His ethics were what others strive to achieve. God bless you all and give you strength.
With deep sympathy,
Brad McKitrick WHS Class of 1976
Dave and Deborah Adams (PA Lumbermens Mutual)
December 21, 2005
Dear Lahoski Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nora Semonin-Fleming
December 21, 2005
Johnny, Terry, Beth, Lori and Mrs. Lahoski,
I am so saddened to hear of your family's loss. Mr.Lahoski was such a great figure in our community. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ham Loughry
December 21, 2005
A great and trusted friend for many years. It was fun working at the 'Pole' with John and watching it grow. Our prayers to Judy and the family.
Ham & Susan Loughry
John Barry, R.A. Miller
December 21, 2005
Dear Johnny and family,
Our deepest sympathy and respect. John was a great man and will be missed by all who new him.
Angela Morris (Kneram)
December 21, 2005
Dear Lahoski Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know John personally, but I did go to school with little John and I know what a great family you have. Our prayers are will you all through this difficult time.
David and Myrna Bucy
December 21, 2005
Lori, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time grief. May your memories bring comfort
Gale Betterly
December 21, 2005
Our sympathies are with you. We will miss John's smile and joyful presence at the North Pole.
Mrs Al (Kathy) Green
December 21, 2005
My heart goes out to you all at this time of sadness. John was such a very special man. I know that thru his life he touched many hearts. Just by looking at the eyes of those young and old at the North Pole, you could see that he made that magical place so very special for them. They will always remember Elf Polka Dot, the chief of the North Pole. Every night John came over to greet the train, lantern blazing with other elves in tow. He shook my hand each of those nights carrying on a tradition that he started with Conductor Green so many years ago.I was so very honored that he chose to carry that tradition on with me. With John's passing I know now that there truly will always be a Polar Express and that very special place called the North Pole- a magical place just like in the book. It is in heaven now with the bright lights, elves and all of that special magic waiting. The Conductor will be yelling to us just like in the story, "Are you coming?" We will ask, where to? and of course the answer that always rings is "Why to the North Pole of course." John made that happen for so many. The chief elf and the conductor are waiting and watching us from above... Thanks John you are someone that we will never forget because the legacy that you left here will go on. My prayers and thougts to you and those you love.
Emery & Tara Prior
December 21, 2005
Dear Judy & Family:
We're shocked and saddened. John was a really true friend, the best. He gave us so much moral support whenever we had a problem at General Die Casters. He was like a brother, always kind, considerate and generous, and a giver. He was a great influence on me - and everyone he touched. We're all better for having known him and he will continue to be with us, always.
Our sincere condolences,
Jon Ann Steinmetz
December 21, 2005
I remember Mr. Lahoski as one of the most universally liked and respected teachers and coaches I've ever met. I graduated in '79 and still remember his kindness.
Condolences to your family. I know the entire community will miss him.
David Ingersol
December 21, 2005
Thank you Coach Lahoski for your leadership and most of all your friendship to all those you touched at Woodridge High.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
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