John H. Vockroth Jr.

HANOVER John H. Vockroth, Jr., 77, entered into God's eternal care Friday, March 6, 2015, at the York Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Hazel M. (Walker) Vockroth, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born June 12, 1937, in Scranton, he was the son of the late John H., Sr. and Elizabeth (Stender) Vockroth. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover. He was a former Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the Elks Lodge in Scranton and in Hanover. John served his country proudly with the United States Navy during peacetime. Mr. Vockroth was a Civil Engineer, owning his own business in Scranton, as well as working for the City of Scranton. Upon moving to Hanover, he worked for the Hanover Borough for four years, and the City of York for 12 years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, making model boats, collecting elephants, attending air shows, and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Hazel, John is survived by his children, John H. Vockroth, III of New Orleans, La., Michael H. Vockroth of Hanover, and Jacqueline H. Vockroth-O'Donnell of Hanover; three grandchildren, John H. Vockroth, IV, Edward J. O'Donnell, V, and Isabel M. O'Donnell; a brother, William J. Vockroth of Goldsboro; and his sister, Suzette Ranco of Bridgeport. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth A. Vockroth. Following cremation a memorial service to celebrate and remember John will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, with Father Stephen Kelley as celebrant. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA 17331. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com