John M. "Jack" Kane

KANE, John M. "Jack," 65, of Ashland, passed away on September 24, 2008. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Bridgeport, Pa. After graduating high school, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country for four years. During his time in the service, he attended the University of Texas at El Paso. Jack returned to Pennsylvania, and began working for Airgas Inc., formerly known as Airco. This is where he met his wife, Patricia, and they were married in 1968. Working as a medical sales manager for Airgas, Jack and Pat lived in various areas before settling in Ashland in 1980. He developed strong community ties through Little League coaching, the Knights of Columbus, and his love of golf. Jack will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and a devoted friend. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Pat; mother, Catherine; daughter, Kathleen Kane of Ashland; two sons, John C. of Frisco, Colo., and James J. of Breckenridge, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Jr. of Narvon, Pa., and Greg of Graterford, Pa.; three grandchildren, Michael, Nicole and Matthew. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; and sister, Carol Bono. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at the Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. the following day at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland. Burial will immediately follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.