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John Golightly Obituary
Born July 28, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Bertha Shaver Golightly.
John attended E. L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, and served in the United States Army. He was employed as a truck driver and mover by Lavelle's Express, Wilkes-Barre, for 25 years, until retiring.
He was a member of the American Legion, Wilkes-Barre, and St. Paolina Club, Wilkes-Barre.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan O'Day and Gertrude Lingle; and brother, Raymond F. Golightly.
Surviving are his brother, Ralph Golightly and his companion, Helen, Nanticoke; and Bruce Golightly and his wife, Doreen, Plymouth; and sister, Jane Antonitis, Wilkes-Barre; and will also be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. James C. Quinn will be officiating. Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of services Tuesday.
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Jay Carroll
August 12, 2019
Bruce and family, Very sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny. We had a lot of good times back in the days when we worked for Lavelle's Express. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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