August 19, 2003 John M. Withers of Syracuse and the Thousand Islands died Tuesday at Crouse Irving Hospital after a long illness. A native and lifetime resident of the Syracuse area John attended Colgate University and was a 1957 graduate of TennesseeWesleyan College in Athens Tennessee where he...
I still remember "Big John" as bigger than life and twice as natural! He was a man's man in every way! He left a big hole in a Lotta people's lives, but our memories are so full and rich bc of "Big John."
Don Houts
August 17, 2023 | Friend
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My love and condolences on the passing of a kind and generous man. I feel fortunate to have known him (through his daughter, Roche), and I'll treasure the memories I have. All my best to his family. You are in my prayers.
Diane Rehme Hausman
September 04, 2003 | Great Falls, VA
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With Love, sympathy and prayers. I have been blessed to have known John as part of the TWC Choir. He fought the good fight, and the victory is won! God Bless.
Rev. Donald B. Jones
August 28, 2003 | Homosassa, FL
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JOHN,YOU ALWAYS HAVE BEEN OUR SPECIAL FRIEND, WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. MAY YOU BE AT PEACE AFTER SUCH A LONG ORDEAL.THE RIVER IS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR US AS IT WAS AND IS FOR YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR YOUR FRIENDS.
JAMES & SANDRA FREYER SR.
August 25, 2003 | MANLIUS, NY
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The world is surely dimmed with John's passing as he lit up the lives of so many with his verve, guidance, and special humor. To have known him was truely an energizing and enriching experience and one we are thankful for.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all his family and friends.
Rhodes and Ellen Messick
August 24, 2003 | Southport, NC
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We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.
Pat and Burt Judd
Pat and Burt Judd
August 23, 2003 | T.I.P., NY
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We send our sympathy and regards to Rochie and the children. We and our children, Susan and Skip have fond memories of "The Believers" and "The Unbelievables" With warm memories, Love to all.
Roger, Mary, Skip and Susan
Roger & Mary Vollmer
August 23, 2003 | Ft. Myers, FL
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My condolences go out to the Withers family. He was a great man. I didn't know John very well but from what I have heard, I would have lost a dear friend/ boss. I remember him coming through the press room at PCI on his little rascal scooter, full speed. He had a great sense of humor all the times I talked to him. He reminded me a lot of my father. Thanks for the laughs John, you will be truly missed. To all the children of John: John may be physically gone but, he is here in all of our hearts.
Greg Blandino
August 23, 2003 | Liverpool, NY
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My father died with his family all around him in a room filled with love. Although he was gravely sick he was aware of what was happening and was ready to be relieved of his pain. HE LIVED LIFE LARGE UNTIL THE VERY END. His generosity was endless and his sense of adventure refused to be dictated by the mundane rituals and disciplines of diabetes and kidney dialysis. He knew how to have a good time! His family and friends meant everything to him, and I am lucky to be his daughter.