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John Popple Obituary
He was born Feb. 27, 1962. John was a resident of New Hope, the step by step group home in Tunkhannock.
John enjoyed milk shakes, playing with puzzles, staying with his brother, Jeff, long car rides and walks in the neighborhood. He was his family's angel and his innocence and unconditional love warmed the hearts of all who knew him. He greeted everyone with a smile and wave and was happy when people returned his hello. He will be lovingly remembered as "Moose."
Preceding him in death were his father, John L. Popple; and grandparents, James and Victoria Popple and Albert and Jennie Chase.
Surviving are his mother, Gail Popple, Bear Creek; brothers, David Popple, Mark Popple and his wife, Kimberly, and Jeff Popple and his wife, Leah; nieces, Taylor, Morgan, Sarah, Samantha, Peyton and Sienna; and nephews, Joshua, Evan and Austin.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Services will be conducted by Pastor Wayne Nickol of Parsons Welsh Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mountainview Cemetery, Harding. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial donations may be made to ARC of Luzerne County, 16-18 W. Linden St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Popple
September 22, 2010
Jeff and family;
very sorry to hear about your brother
my condolences to you and your family
Uncle Ron
September 21, 2010
Dear Mark and Family, Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very diffiult time.
John and Connie Bonita (Plains, PA)
Kris Rowlette
September 18, 2010
Gail and Family, my deepest sympathy to the Popple family with the loss of John. I have had the chance to meet John who was sweet and always kind. He will be missed by me. We are know that John is in god's hands now.
(The Rowlette family, Nashua , NH)
BARBARA EVANOSKY
September 17, 2010
GAIL AND FAMILY.....MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSS OF DEAR, SWEET JOHN. I MET HIM ONLY ONE TIME BUT WAS IMMEDIATELY TOUCHED BY HIS KIND AND GENTLE FRIENDLINESS.
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM TELLS US,
"THOSE WHOM WE LOVE AND LOSE ARE NO LONGER WHERE THEY WERE BEFORE. THEY ARE NOW WHEREVER WE ARE."
MAY YOU FEEL JOHN'S LOVING SPIRIT WITH YOU ALWAYS.
PRAYERS,
BARBARA
'
Rachel Berbano, M.D.
September 17, 2010
Dear Gail and Family: We are deeply sorry about the sudden passing of John Glen. We will miss him. We all hope you are doing okay and our prayers are with you. Take Care.
Joseph Sellitto
September 17, 2010
Dear Jeff and Family,
Very sorry to learn of your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Joe and Debby Sellitto
September 17, 2010
Dear Popple Family,
In John Glenn's untimely passing, we pray that you may find comfort in a lifetime of wonderful memories that he has given to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russ & Mary Lansberry and family
Mac and Lynn
September 17, 2010
John's endearing nature is indelibly etched in our hearts.
Chet Kitchen
September 16, 2010
Dear Popple Family,
Leslie and I are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of John Glenn. Please accept our most sincere condolensces in this difficult time.
John Ratajczak
September 16, 2010
David, Mark, Jeff and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincerest sympathy.
John, Mary Ann & Johnny Ratajczak
Lynne Phelps
September 16, 2010
Gail, Jeff, Mark, and David:
Phil and I send our deepest condolences to you. John Glenn was a special angel. I had the honor of witnessing the love in your home when I worked for Johnny during his tenure as tax collector in Bear Creek. I love you all.
God bless and comfort you during this time.
September 16, 2010
Jeff and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy in this difficult time. God bless.
Jim, Lisa, Emilia and Evan Serafin
Jenny & Sam
September 16, 2010
To Jeff & family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy and may God bless you during this most difficult time.
September 16, 2010
Dear Gail, Jeff, Mark, and David:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. John Glen's obituary was beautifully written and captured his essence as I remember (from a little girl growing up). My fondest memories were the times John would take him to our home and he would put puzzles together at our kitchen table. The other great one, when he would see my dad and the smile he would emanate would warm your heart.
With Sincerely Love,
Joleen (Chiampi) Lazecki
Jack Heidecker
September 16, 2010
Moose - you lite up a lot of life's - especially mine!!
Jack Heidecker
Hilary Palencar
September 16, 2010
John Glenn, you will always be the light of Pine Road, Trailwood. Seeing you on a nightly walk was a blessing for me each and every time. God Bless your totally devoted mom, brothers, and your dad waiting for you in heaven. Bear Creek Township will never forget you.
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