John Henry Watts

1945 - 2023

John Henry Watts, 78, of Apollo, passed away July 20, 2023. He was born March 19, 1945, and the son of the late George and Marie (Pack) Watts. John was a graduate from Ohio High School. He retired from Good Year Tire in 2005 and was a member of the Masons. John enjoyed the outdoors, spending time on his property and camping with his Good Year Campers Club. He cherished his motorcycle rides and family gatherings. John is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Watts, his five daughters: Ann Marie (Michael) Brazile, of Florida, Loretta (Geoff) Anstead, of Florida, Laura Chikar, of Pennsylvania, Lisa Chikar, of Pennsylvania, and Linda (Matthew) Snyder, of Ohio; his two sons, John (Katie) Watts, of Ohio, and Keith Watts, of Ohio; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his seven siblings. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann and his brother, David. A memorial will take place from 2 to 3 p.m., the time of the service, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at THE JANETTE L. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2842 River Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690, 724-567-7006. with Pastor Lee Rupert officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. online condolences may be made at gamblefh.com.