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John Searight

Northfield, New Jersey

Aug 18, 1938 – Mar 26, 2025

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BORN
August 18, 1938
DIED
March 26, 2025
LOCATION
Northfield, New Jersey

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John SearightAugust 18, 1938 - March 26, 2025John Walter Searight was born in 1938 in New Kensington, PA. His early life was shaped in important ways by the Boy Scouts, and learning about the world of nature, especially birds, through at a nature camp. Becoming an Eagle Scout and hiking the...

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I´m so sorry to learn of John´s passing. He was an amazing man. Always good to me and my family, especially early on in our life in South Jersey, when we needed it most. He also welcomed us into UU in a way that made us feel cared for. I´m sorry I´ll miss his service as I´m out of state but please know that we´re thinking of him and you all with love.

I am quite certain John is the only individual in Stockton´s history to have served as President of the Stockton Federation of Teachers (union), Moderator of the Faculty Assembly (faculty), and an Academic Dean (management). As important, John was steadfast in his commitment to expressing his thoughtful and well-articulated opinions on issues of relevance to Stockton´s senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees. Simply stated, John made an extraordinarily positive difference in...

A very kind man to everyone. Sincere condolences

Mrs Searight and family . My sincere condolences on Johns passing .It has been a few years but it was always nice to see and talk to John at Forsythe about the eagles. He was a good man and passionate about the eagles and protecting their nesting areas. One time he was away during the anticipated birth of triplets he asked me to contact with any news by phone which I did . He was appreciative and thrilled to see photos of the newborn eagles. May he rest in peace and you have comfort in your...