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John Mulhern Obituary
LUZERNE — On Nov. 14, 2013, after a long battle with brain cancer, John J. Mulhern Jr. peacefully and beautifully passed away in his home, surrounded by family love and his favorite music.
John was born on Sept. 21, 1955, at Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston. John attended Dallas High School, class of 1973, Penn State University and various technical schools. John served in the U.S. Army as an E-4 specialist from 1975 to 1977. He was employed by Commonwealth Communication/Frontier in various position for 35 years.
John's hobbies included motorcycles, cooking and music (especially blues). John was a member of the Back Mountain Enduro Riders club for 15 years, where he met his second family and forever friends.
John will be tremendously missed by anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting him.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Mulhern Sr. and Elizabeth Callahan Mulhern; sister-in-law, Lori Ann Spayd Mulhern.
He is survived by his loving wife, the former Patrice Holup Mulhern; children, Leigh Mulhern, adoptive son, Curtis Mulhern, Brittany Barchik Dunn and her husband, Michael, Rhayanin Barchik; brother, James Mulhern; sisters, Anne Lacy and her husband, Roger, and Elizabeth Smith; plus numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family especially thanks Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their unbelievable help.
To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.
Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of John's life beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday at Patrice and John's home on Bennett Street, Luzerne.
"Go Rest High on the Mountain."
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Mulhern
Debbie & Jim Phillips
November 22, 2013
Patrice and Family,
Sending sincere condolences and wishing you peace during this difficult time. The picture you chose of John is perfect, as that is the smile we will always remember.
Thinking of you.
November 21, 2013
Please accept my sincerest condolences. My God and your fond memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
Todd Fry
November 20, 2013
John was one of the "good ones". I worked with him at CTSI.
With deepest sympathy to the family.
Karen Salerno
November 19, 2013
I am a cousin of Leigh and knew John very well. I am greatly saddened by this news and know he will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Brenda Sands
November 18, 2013
It was my pleasure and honor to work with John and to have him as my friend. This awesome man will truly be missed.
Patrice, my deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Denice W
November 18, 2013
May God be with all of you during this difficult time. I worked with John at CTSI before it was bought out by Frontier and he was a great guy to work with. Peace be with all of you.
November 18, 2013
I worked with John at Commonwealth for many years. He was such a wonderful person. Always kind and patient. No matter how much we bothered him! The world lost a great one.
Vicki
November 17, 2013
Patrice, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. John was a great guy and will be missed by many. RIP John.
November 17, 2013
Rest easy,my motorcycle friend, I will miss you and the great times we had, think about you quite often, and always will. Spots
Donna Kardell Kuchinskas
November 17, 2013
From the Class of 73 ... Sweet Journey "home" John... Thoughts and healing prayers for the family.
Randy Arnaud
November 17, 2013
I'll miss my life long friend John, but have wonderful memories with him that will never fade.
My deepest condolences to Patice, his family and friends.
Nancy Mathers-Holsberger
November 17, 2013
My thoughts are with you. John and I were always in the same homeroom. He was a special person.
Brenda Gomb
November 17, 2013
Patrice, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please find comfort and peace knowing that he is in a better place and you now have a guardian angel watching over you.
Carla Decker
November 16, 2013
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Karen Murdock
November 16, 2013
Deepest sympathy to family and friends. RIP John
November 16, 2013
I worked with John at Commonwealth for 20 years. All I can say is what a wonderful person. Always kind to our department. The world lost a great one.
Holly Letoski
November 16, 2013
Patrice & loved ones, I'm so sorry. May you continue to feel his love and presence.
Dave Grevera
November 16, 2013
Patrice,
So sorry for the loss of John. He was a good friend of mine for 30 years. Always smiling and upbeat. You have been a wonderful wife, friend and caregiver. John will always be in your heart.
Mary McCabe
November 16, 2013
Patrice and family,
John may be gone from this world, but the love he left will be with you forever. Peace, prayers and blessings.
November 16, 2013
So sorry for your families loss. My husband and I grew up with John in Dallas and went to school with John. He was a sweet man and will cherish our memories of John. Bill and Jan Groblewski
The Evans Family / FishTales Bar & Grill
November 16, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
RIP John.
He will be missed by many.
November 16, 2013
Dear Patrice,Peace to you. The road you walked with John was a hard and long one. Now he is finally at rest. John always made me smile, I was honored to have known him. God bless you and his family as you move through life with the memory of a wonderful man! Rest in Peace John.
Dianna Ashford
Chrisan Pyle-Holton
November 16, 2013
Growing up with you was never dull. Our little motorcycles racing up and down Joseph Street and in Space's Field. You will be missed by all your friends.
Susan Hosage
November 16, 2013
Patrice and Family -- My deepest sympathy goes out to you. John was a wonderful guy and colleague. He will be greatly missed.
Maryanne & Bill Stogoski
November 16, 2013
So very sorry to learn of John's passing. Please know that you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
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