Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
JOHN SABOL Obituary
JOHN A., Jr.
Age 63, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. Loving husband of Kimberly Sabol (Morgan); brother of David (Arlene) Sabol, Michelle (Randy) Tomlinson, Susan (Bill) Strohm, Gary (Patty) Sabol, Lynne (Russell) Mack, and the late James Sabol; son of the late John and Lorraine Sabol; and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. John served in the U.S. Army and later held positions with the Blawnox Police Department, ultimately achieving the rank of Chief of Police with the Aspinwall Police Department. He served as a captain in the U.S. Merchant Marine and was member of the American Legion Post 77, Teutonia Maennerchor, and the Masons. He will be remembered for his love of the Oldies and being an avid boater and golfer. He water skied competitively. Visitation on Sunday, June 5, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, June 6, 2016, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238, where friends and family will gather on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. for a Funeral Mass at St. Scholastica Church in Aspinwall at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, or to a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Robert Rose Van Balen
May 29, 2020
I know John is smiling from heaven his smile lighten the world they say you are in a better place but you are so missed here hugs
John Giunta
June 8, 2016
Dear Sabol family,
I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. Please accept my condolences. I represented Aspinwall in a matter a few years ago, and John could not have been a more pleasant and helpful representative of his community and police force. He was certainly a great guy, and I am very sorry for your loss.
With Sympathy,
John
June 7, 2016
Dear Sabol Family
I was so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was truly a good guy. He was always kind to me when he would come into the post office where I work. He will be sadly missed. Please know that others care and share your sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy
Linda Banas (Blawnox Post Office)
Michele Sieg
June 7, 2016
Dear Sabol family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I (and many of the 'old St. Margaret ER' staffers) have many happy memories of John over these many years. He truly will be missed, but not forgotten.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Debbie Moran
June 6, 2016
Kym,
We were so sad to hear of John's passing. We're thankful to have met John and to have been able to share in fun times in St. Pete Beach. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Debbie Moran (Cleveland)
Rick Duffy Foxwall EMS
June 6, 2016
Dear Kym and Family,
On behalf of the staff and crew of Foxwall EMS, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for John's passing. He was a great friend to the Blawnox and Aspinwall communities and had a genuine love for people.
I knew John through our many years of providing public safety in our communities and we enjoyed working together on many occasions. He wasn't into the EMS end of things, so I teased him about that whenever I could.
One of my favorite stories involves a 19 year old who delivered a baby in her mother's kitchen on 11th St. in Aspinwall. I remember arriving on scene with John outside the front door. He was as white as his hair as he struggled to point out where the patient was! ;-)
We have truly lost a friend.
Donna Smith
June 5, 2016
My Deepest sympathies Kim and Family, John was a great guy who had much compassion and a great sense of humor and kindness, he will be greatly missed.Respectfully,Donna Smith
Gary Hasek
June 5, 2016
I worked with John briefly back in the late 90s on the Pittsburgh Voyager. He was a very skilled boater and captain. I had lunch with him back in 2008 and that is the last time I saw him. What a nice guy. Gave me his card and told me if there was anything he could help me with he would. He will be missed by many I'm sure.
Linda sekel
June 4, 2016
Dear Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. All those great times we had on the river and what great fun he was. He was a good friend and will be missed. Linda Sekel
Rose Van Balen
June 4, 2016
Kym our hearts are broken with the news of John's passing. His beautiful smile and friendly ways we will always remember. May the Lord be with you and your family in this difficult time. Love Robert & Rose Van Balen (Canada)
John Lattimore
June 4, 2016
Kym,
Please accept our sincerest simpathy. John was great person, and we enjoyed his companionship. Carolyn and I are in Florida this week and will not be able to express our simpathy in person.
Sincerely,
Carolyn and John Lattimore
Gwenn & Steve Skalski
June 4, 2016
Kym,
Steve and I where both shocked to hear of John,'s passing. We always had great times with the both of you. He was a great guy and anybody that knew him has the same feelings. John will be greatly missed, because he was so kind to so many people. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Dougherty
June 4, 2016
To Kym and family,
Our condolences. I am sad that I cannot be there for the funeral. John and I spoke before I left for Florida, goodbyes were said, and now he is at peace. We had a friendship for 40 years that I will never be able to replace. I will miss him, the golf, the casino trips, and the many, many fun times we had together. He is on his way to a better place, after he stops for cigarettes, lottery tickets and the ATM machine. So long good friend. Thanks for the memories.
John, Nora, Jody, Dan and Dave
June 4, 2016
Dear Kim
John was a wonderful man, and we have many happy memories of our times in Florida with you both.
He was a kind soul with a killer smile
John will be greatly missed
May every sunrise hold more promise for you
And every moonrise hold more peace
Much love Bob and Deb xo
Josie Frustaci
June 4, 2016
Kym:
My deepest sympathy. John will be missed by everyone who knew him. May he be at peace.
Josie
Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results
930 Center Ave, Blawnox, PA 15238
Make a Donation
in JOHN SABOL's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support JOHN's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor JOHN SABOL's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
