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John Thurston Obituary
Sep 28, 2025
Of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2025. John is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jane; his children, Kathleen and Bryan; and his grandchildren, Micah, Oliver, Miles, Danny, and Jack. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Cheryl (Robert) Brown (née Murtaugh), and his nephew, J. Scott Shulock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and J. Melvin Thurston, and his nephew, Paul Shulock. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 2nd from 3-6 PM with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tunnel to Towers (www.t2t.org) or Niagara Hospice, Inc. Condolences may be offered to the family at Langefuneralhomeinc.com.
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