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1932
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2024
John Mahar Obituary
February 27, 1932 - June 10, 2024
John Mahar, 92 of Montezuma, NY passed away surrounded by his family on June 10, 2024. Born in Savannah, NY, John was a lifelong resident of Montezuma. He was a carpenter and was a member of the local carpenters union before retirement. He is survived by his loyal companion who he loved and cherished dearly Prince Henry and children Christina (Lynn) McAfee of Montezuma, Cheryl (Larry) Hyder of Lexington, SC and Greg (Christine) Mahar of Canastota. He has six grandchildren James Trumble of Indiana, Kandi Herrera of Lexington, SC, Kelly Boulet of Lexington, SC, Seth Mahar of Charlotte, NC and Kyle Mahar of Canastota, NY. He has several grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. John was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Barbara and a grandson Brent Trumble. Per John's wishes a private ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in John's memory can be made to any local pet and animal rescue.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Mahar
Clifton Blaisdell
October 13, 2024
You will be greatly missed my good friend
Joan Bowman Rooker
October 12, 2024
To the Mahar
So sorry for your loss.
Art & Cheryl Fritz
October 11, 2024
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We were so happy to reconnect with him at his 90th birthday gathering. John was a great guy, we had a lot of good times and made great memories with him. He will be missed.
June
October 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about John´s passing. He will always be missed.
Donna k. Baliva
October 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He and Barb were good friends of mine when I lived in Montezuma.
Sherri Townsend
October 10, 2024
Lots of good memories and laughs with both John and Barb. Sending hugs to the family
Debra Thomas
October 10, 2024
Chris I´m so sorry for the loss of your dad He was such a nice person My husband enjoyed sitting with him at the town board meetings
October 10, 2024
worked with him a few times on Union projects. Very calm and polite man. Sorry for the areas loss. RIP
Kandi Herrera
October 8, 2024
My grandfather was a wonderful, and simple man. I will always cherish our memories. I love you gramps!
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