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John Esterline Obituary

John M. Esterline, of Williamstown, passed away Saturday, November 2nd at his home. Born in Pottsville, November 2, 1942, a son of the late Marlin and Lucy Geist Esterline. Jack was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Connie McSurdy. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Flynn Esterline, two children; William Esterline (Kristin), NC and Jennifer Hefkin (Scott), St. College. Three sisters, Carol Kraft, NC, Joyce Hartenstine and Beth Rickert both of Pennsylvania. Seven grandchildren; Emily, Becca, Bryce, Scott (Hannah), Kyle, Jake and Maddy. Nieces and nephews. Following Jack's wishes there will be no services. Private burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers, donations in Jack's memory should be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., has been entrusted with the services. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2019.
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It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our cousin Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family, wife, Joanne, sisters, Joyce, Beth, Carol, children and grandchildren.
We will always remember his kind heart , love for others and the many fun summers spent in New Jersey fishing and swimming at his aunt Bea and uncle Gil's "Beahive".
Rest In Peace dear Jack

Chuck and Cathy Spahr

November 12, 2019

Dane & Margaret Bowerman

November 4, 2019

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