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John Shartzer Obituary
John William Shartzer, 70, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at his home.
He was born Nov. 27, 1950, in Uniontown, a son of the late James Victor and Mabel Ruth (Luckey) Shartzer.
John proudly served in the U.S. Army. Once returning from his service, he attended and graduated from California University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. For many years until his retirement, John was employed through Anchor Hocking. John was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville. He was a member of the VFW Post #21, Connellsville Elks Lodge #503, and the Fairview Club. John loved playing darts and was a member of the darts team for the Elks.
John is survived by his sister, Paulette Musser and husband Robert of Pittsburgh; nieces, Gretchen Kennedy and husband David of Virginia and Kristen Ginzburg and husband Gene of Pittsburgh and numerous cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Shartzer and numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, PA 15425. No visitation will be held. John's funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kerri Clark officiating. Private interment with the family was previously held at Dickerson Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in John's name to go to Trinity Lutheran Church, 126 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425.
If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.paulgfinkfuneralhome.com.
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