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JOHN WORTHINGTON Obituary
JOHN J., MD
Died peacefully at home on March 27, 2020. John was born on April 26, 1934 to Margaret (Peters) and John. He grew up in Queens, New York. He attended Georgetown University for college and medical school. He served as a psychiatrist in the Navy. He settled with his wife, Mary Ellen, in Fort Washington and they raised 5 children. He was on staff at Abington Hospital for 50 years and had his own private psychiatric practice. He specialized in major depression and addiction. He worked tirelessly and was constantly seeking knowledge on the latest research and treatment to help his patients. He loved his family, medicine, golfing at Manufacturers', and his thoroughbreds, almost always in that order. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen, five children (John, James, David, Margaret, and Francis), 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
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John T
May 8, 2024
Dr Worthington (and his RN Mike), literally saved my life. I had all but given up on ever getting over my demons. My sessions with Mike and the Doc never had a time limit, nor were they relegated to one topic. They spent a great deal of time talking, considering, caring. I felt a duty not just to myself, but to them, to be a success story. I am so sorry it took me so long to find this page. I hope his family gets to one day read these stories and helps them to know what a truly amazing man he was. Thank you Doc. You were truly a special man. And, fwiw, I did become (and will always remain) that success story.
Anne Kachuk
March 21, 2024
Dr. worthington was ONE IN A MILLION to our family. He helped us navigate our mental health issues for many years. My son truly loved him.
Larry Doyle
March 5, 2021
I was deeply saddened to hear about Dr. Worthington’s Passing. I’m sorry I couldn’t pay my respects earlier. Thank you Dr. Worthington for your kind compassionate guidance. Rest in peace
Anne
July 25, 2020
Our son was treated for 10 years by the greatest man, Doctor and genius at the young age of 20. We were SUPER BLESSED to have him in our lives. The Dr. who treats him now, and everyone we know LOVED HIM AND SO RESPECTED HIM. THANK GOD FOR DR. WORTHINGTON!!!
C Davis
April 29, 2020
Dr Worthington treated me and helped me tremendously. I will hold his memory in my heart with love. Condolences to the whole family.
Gregory White
April 7, 2020
Condolences to the Worthington Family. May the peace of Christ be with Dr. Worthington.
Jeff S
April 7, 2020
So sorry to hear.. a good man.. great teacher , great sense of humor.. he will be missed.
Martha Becker
April 4, 2020
I had the privilege of working with Dr Worthington for years giving anesthesia for his ECT patients. It truly was a loss for all those patients when they stopped providing that service at Abington Hospital.
We used to talk about Saint Mary his beloved wife, the Eagles, Iowa and many other things.
He was always teaching and sharing his knowledge to the med students on up to nurses and attending phycisians.
He was a sartorial genius even though he always gave Mary the credit.
Well done Dr Worthington, rest now you are missed.
Tom Armstrong MD
April 4, 2020
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of sharing a number of patients with John over the years at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was tireless in caring for these patients, and always had something to offer them. I vividly remember one patient on 3 B, a classic catatonic patient who stood facing the wall when I tried to evaluate her. I saw her again several weeks later after John's treatments, and she sat on the bed conversing normally with me. It was one of the most remarkable recoveries I ever witnessed in all of medicine. John will be missed my me, and all who were fortunate enough to know him or work with him.
Abington Colleagues
April 1, 2020
All of John's colleagues, residents and students from Abington remember him as one of the best clinical rotation teachers. He had an explosive laugh that made you want to laugh. Whether in service to his country, his family or his patients, John always gave his best.
Fondly,
Colleagues from Abington Hospital
Anne Pidliski
March 29, 2020
May God rest your kind soul!!! You were there for so many when needed!! Rest in peace...
Mary Anne Delaney
March 29, 2020
John was a great colleague and a wonderful psychiatrist who helped many people. My best to your family. Mary Anne Delaney, MD
Beth Piszek
March 28, 2020
You have our deepest sympathies.
Lisa Ann Wagner- Kurtz
March 27, 2020
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