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John Tierno Obituary
John L. Tierno Sr. of Allentown, died February 7, 2006 in his home. He was the husband of Edna E. (Severin) Tierno. They were married for 54 years in November. He was a production manager for Tarkett Inc. until retiring. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ralph and Susan (Veslosky) Tierno. He was a member of st. Thomas More Catholic Church, Salisbury Township. He was a World War II Army veteran and a life member of V.F.W. Post 9264, Macungie. Survivors: Wife; sons, John L. Tierno Jr. and his wife, Linda L., of Allentown and Frederick W. Tierno and his wife, Jane T., of Bath; brother, Ralph Tierno of Carlisle, Pa.; grandchildren, Kristin Stokes, Laura Tierno, Anthony Tierno, Ryne Tierno and Jared Tierno. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Calling hour will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: May be made in his memory to the church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, Pa. 18103.
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JOHN ECKERT
February 21, 2006
MY FATHER BOB AND I WORKED WITH JOHN AT TARKETT/GAF.MY FATHER WORKED WITH JOHN IN GLOUCESTER NJ.MY SYMPATHIES TO THE TIERNO FAMILY.
The Strohlers
February 13, 2006
John and family,
We were sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our sympathy to you, Linda and the kids.
Linda & Ray Davis
February 11, 2006
Fred, Jane, Anthony, Ryne and Family:
Ray and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the lose of your father. I am so sorry we could not be there to help you in your time of sorrow.
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. May peace be with you knowing your father is with God. He will always be alive in your hearts.
Love,
Linda and Ray
Skip, Wanda and Francesca Tierno
February 11, 2006
Our prayers are with all of the Tierno family at the passing of Uncle John as he joins his parents and brothers in heaven. We will always cherish in our hearts of how generous and serving John was.
God Bless
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Richard Millan
February 10, 2006
I work with John at GAF\Tarkett for close to thirty years and I consider myself a very lucky person for working with John. My wife and I send our deepest feeling of condolences to the family, I shall miss him
Dick Millan
Donna Weiss-Shara
February 10, 2006
Linda, John and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have peace knowing that John's spirit will remain in your hearts forever.
Bob and Karen Tierno
February 10, 2006
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family of John Tierno.I will always remember John as a kind man and devoted to his family and his brother, my father Ralph.May he rest in the loving arms of Almighty God.
God Bless,
Bob and Karen Tierno
Gail and Alan Yeakel
February 9, 2006
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I am so sorry we can't be there to give you a hug. Consider this a long distance one. You are in our prayers.
Fondly,
Gail and Alan
Carol Kress
February 9, 2006
To Linda Tierno & Family,
I was sorry to learn of the passing of your father-in-law. We are thinking of you and hope you find comfort in the memories of your loved one.
Carol and Marc Kress
tracy barker
February 9, 2006
John, Linda, Kristin, Laura and Jared:
sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. Lindsay always spoke so highly of Pop Pop and what a warm and wonderful man he was. May your sadness soon be replaced by your warm and loving memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
George Mann
February 9, 2006
I worked at Tarkett/GAF, for 28 years and had been a long time friend of John. I am sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Your Friends at Southside
February 9, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Tierno Family for your loss. Our prayers are with you, but remember this, he is in a better place where he is no longer suffering, and he is smiling down on you. God Bless You. Love Prisilia, Jody, Fran, Denise, Jeanne, Michelle, Heather, Janell
Richard Hoch II
February 9, 2006
Hi, I am sorry for your lost, John was a well liked man & respected by this GAF- TARKETT oven workers, I was on an oven crew ,I worked at GAF - TARKETT from 1973 to the close in May, 1999,Rick "Hokey" Hoch
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