John-Vernillo-Obituary

John Vernillo

McDonald, Pennsylvania

Mar 8, 1955 – Jan 7, 2026 (Age 70)

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BORN
March 8, 1955
DIED
January 7, 2026
AGE
70
LOCATION
McDonald, Pennsylvania
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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John Vernillo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born March 8, 1955, a son of the late Dominick Jr. and Wilda Heuston Vernillo. John spent his formative years in Midway, where he graduated from...

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My deepest condolences to the entire family. I work with Lindsay and know how deeply loved her father was. My heart and prayers are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

Most sincere condolences to the Vernillo family. I was John´s roommate and running mate at Allegheny College. They called us the dynamic duo! I have great memories of him and the times we spent together playing ball, chess, pin ball, harassing our Keystone cop security guards, all in good fun. He was an excellent athlete and one of the nicest persons I ever met. We became friends immediately and stayed in touch throughout these many years. I wish we lived closer so We could have seen each...

Jan and family, You have my deepest sympathy. I was so sorry to hear about John. I went to school with you and John and you were the sweetest couple. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Cathi Furda

I went to grade school, junior high and high school playing football with John. He was an excellent player as a running back, and you could count on him when it was 3rd and long , because he would come through. My condolences to Jan and his family.