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John William Bath, 78, of Warrior Run, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
John was born Dec. 27, 1942 in Warrior Run to the late George and Eva Jeckell Bath.
John was educated in Warrior Run schools until 9th grade, and then went to Meyers High School, graduating in 1961. He was a member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre.
John was employed by Eberhard Faber for 12 years as a set-up man. He then joined Carpenters Local 514, which later became Local 645. He retired after 30 years. He also helped build Sears Warehouse and was employed there for six years.
He was a member of the Warrior Run Volunteer Fire Company, joining when he was 18 years old. He was the fire chief there for 28 years and was instrumental in building the new fire hall. He retired in 2000. He was also a member of the Luzerne County Fire Chiefs' Association, where he served as president for several years. He was a member of the Six-County Fireman Association, past president of the Southeast Mutual Aid Association; Ancient Order of Lame Ducks; and Sons of American Legion, Ashley. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Askam Lodge 899, where he was a past grand and also served as lodge secretary.
John was a hunter and avid fisherman, belonging to the NRA.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; daughters, Deborah Shannon and Lisa Bath; grandchildren, Christopher and Scott Shannon, Dalton, Taylor, and Ashley Bath; and sister, Shirley Larnerd.
Preceding him in death were siblings, Edward, George and Effie Metcalf.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in Hanover Green Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Ryan and Brianna Humanik
November 17, 2021
Deb and family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Lori Elias Reno
November 17, 2021
My mom and dad, Mike and Melody, talked about visits with John and Barb with the biggest smiles on their faces. So much so that I feel like I have memories of John even though I only met him once. I especially remember a time when you all took the pontoon boat out on Harveys Lake. To have kept in touch and enjoyed friendships for nearly 60 years is such a blessing. Love and prayers.
DON DAVIS
November 17, 2021
Barb,
Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of John. I first met John when I started dating his cousin, Hilda, who lived next door to him. I realized that John was always enjoyable to be around. We had many memorable times together, hayrides, marching band, swimming at numerous mountain lakes, ice hockey on the pond above Warrior Run. This was made possible because John was a year older and could drive and had the Old 48? plymouth or dodge. Because of John and Hilda I eventually felt I was a part of Warrior Run and the good times John was the director of. He will be missed by all and especially his family. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
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Carl Snedeker
November 16, 2021
RIP John. I remember some glorious times we and the "Beaumont St Gang of guys and gals" shared in the 40's and 50's. Your mom treated us to the most delicious home-made pies and the water from your backyard hose in sizzling summers was the sweetest. You went on to become a pillar in the borough through your contributions and service to others. You can and will certainly rest in peace "Johnny".
Ron Bath
November 16, 2021
Condolences on your loss RIP John
Rudy Mucha
November 16, 2021
Lisa and family,
Very sorry for your loss
Patricia Grogan
November 16, 2021
With a big heart and big smile John was always willing to help others.
Fond family memories
of a great husband, father
grandfather and friend.
May God bless him always.
Marion & Patti Grogan
Donna McGinty Muratt
November 16, 2021
To Barbara and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of John.
It seems like just yesterday that the two of you started dating during your high school days back on Westminster St. John was such a gentleman and swept you off your feet!
You enjoyed a wonderful life together and raised a lovely family. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead and may your family continue to grow in love and peace just as John would have encouraged.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
Donna McGinty Muratt
John and Bonnie Kobal
November 16, 2021
Are deepest sympathy on your Loss,May he Rest In Peace.
sandy and frederick soderquist (kuchta)
November 15, 2021
hohn you wereasweet heart could always remember dont touch my hair was lovely thou had asuch a great smile they reminded me of deer hunter him kenny always out for deer well it w
asa pleasure knowing you gods speed
Tom Foose Jr
November 15, 2021
I remember going to his house with my dad and hanging out in his basement/bar , great times!
Judy Simonovich
November 15, 2021
Our condolences go out to the family
John was a fantastic friend.He will never be forgotten.He touched a lot of hearts through the years.RIP our buddy and friend
Sheila Hannon Kang
November 15, 2021
Dearest Barbara and Family. I offer my deepest condolences to all of you. I go back to memories of over 60 years ago. When a tall, handsome lad started dating our beautiful next door neighbor. All of us 12 year old teeny boppers had a little crush on John. Does anyone still open the car door for the girl.... Then walk around the car to get into his drivers side? Barb, I send you my love and peaceful thoughts. RIP John
Allen McCutcheon
November 15, 2021
Barb, I'm so very sorry for your loss, we have lost a great man. Allen
Elmer and Claire Lowe
November 15, 2021
So sorry, please accept our condolences. John was a good man and will be missed by all.May his soul rest in peace.
Carole Snedeker Collotty
November 15, 2021
My sincere condolences to the entire Bath family. This family will never be forgotten! Eva and George raised a beautiful family. John´s mom used to bring homemade apple pies over to my mother on Beaumont St. I grew up in Warrior Run and knew all of the Bath family. Effie would visit me when she visited FL and kept me up on the family. In our younger years my brother, Carl, and I have great memories of playing up on Chestnut St. It was a great place to grow up in, and still is. John was a real asset to his community and church. I know he was loved deeply and will be sadly missed. May God Bless you all with His Love, Comfort, and Peace. John is with Jesus now and is free from all pain and sorrow. You will all meet again. Much and to all the family and friends.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
November 15, 2021
My Deepest Sympathy to the Bath family. My father was from Warrior Run. He lived there until about Sept. 1948. My father lived on Front St. So he would of still been living in the town when John was a child. My father also was a volunteer fireman and played in the band. He also belonged to a Lodge in Askam. Must of been the same lodge that John belonged to. I used to ride to the Lodge with my father for him to pay his dues. I remember they had a female Cocker Spaniel who just had pups and they gave one of the pups to my father for me. A black half Cocker I named Tubby. My first dog. I had him from 1959 to 1972.
I still have 2 cousins living in Warrior Run. Last names are Kish and Ellis/Knepper.
My father was Frank Yankoski (Fritzie). Through him I am the cousin of Pope John Paul II.
HIs parents were Adam & Josephine Kizielewicz Yankoski. My father died in 1966.
I am so sorry again for your loss.
May he rest in peace.
JP Stoshak
November 15, 2021
John was a bedrock community member of Warrior Run. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need of an assist. Thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of loss.
dortha slabinski
November 15, 2021
Lisa and family - I am so sorry to hear the loss of your dad - He was always such a gentle and friendly man - he will be missed, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time
Ed barth
November 15, 2021
John was a true gentleman and a good oddfellow friend Rest In Peace John you will be missed Ed Barth thistle lodge 512 God bless you.
James Amos
November 15, 2021
On behalf of the Meyers High School Class of 1961 please accept our condolences on the passing of our classmate John Bath. John was a valued member of the Class of 1961 and we fondly remember the time we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bath family and we hope they find peace in the wonderful memories that John has left behind. Rest in Peace our friend.
Jim Amos
Class of 1961
Marilyn Kobal Savina
November 14, 2021
Barb Deb & Lisa so sorry to hear about John so active & fun person to be around I will miss him dearly My prayers are with you
Evelyn Humanik and Steve
November 14, 2021
Deb and your family so sorry to hear about your Dad .May he RIP.
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