John Arthur Blackwell

We were very saddened to learn of Blackies passing. He was a fine man and we always enjoyed having him as a customer at Dawgs. He will be greatly missed.

How can we possibly explain the way we feel about the end of a
60 year friendship. Johnnie was not only a friend, he was our
brother. The laughter we shared over the years was truly unique.
Rest In Peace our dear friend because when we meet again we
Are really going to raise some hell!

Thinking about all of the Blackwell family, lots of love to all of you. So sorry to hear about your father/gpa. Sending prayers❤

My memories of Uncle John were spending time at his house in the summers... thoroughly enjoying the swimming pool by spending all day in it with Brad and Sondi, then later having him threaten to show skinny dipping pictures at my wedding (never happened!)... Visiting the country club and him letting me try to drive a golf cart, screaming with excitement as he drove the car down a gravel road "shaking" the steering wheel from side to side to make the ride more fun for us kids.... Listening to him use his lisping, babyish "dog voice" to personify what the dog was thinking/ trying to tell us...I do mostly remember a smile on his face and easy laughter as his obituary says-- always looking for levity and to make people feel comfortable in every situation. We enjoyed out time with him and Aunt Marci and still miss her loving voice. They can pick up where they left off together now (probably with dogs too!) as they wait for the rest of us to join them...I look forward to seeing them and having a cocktail hour once I get there...

Our Sympathies to the Blackwell family especially to Brad and Debbi. Brad, your father was a special guy and it was our pleasure to work with him. Fond memories of Blackwell Stevenson food broker always. Rip Johnny B

In loving memory of my brother John

John and I shared our childhood in Pittsburgh and spent many family vacations visiting our Grandparents in Blackwell, Pennsylvania.
Growing up during his pre-golf years John taught me how to play and
appreciate baseball and football. He also insured that I become an avid fan of both the Steelers and the Pirates.
After his marriage to Marci and starting his own family, we’ve remained close.
His children, Brad and Sondi have maintained family ties with their cousins
Amy and Susan.
John was the best brother and I will miss him dearly.
His loving sister Marti.

Deepest sympathies to the Blackwell family from Pittsburgh, Pa . My husband and I worked with Johnny and Glen his father at Blackwell Stevenson in the late 70s thru him selling his company. He was a sweet special guy and his company was awesome to work for! Thanks for the Blackwell Stevenson memories it was fun ! RIP Johnny
Sincere sympathies and prayers to the whole family !
John and Suzanne Polito

Brad, your father sounds like a wonderful man. We know you are grieving and that you will miss him deeply. We're holding your family in prayer.

My sympathies to the Blackwell Family.

Brad, I´m sorry for your loss. He was the best.

God Bless you and your family. You were a fine man and you will be truly missed. Prayers for the family.

I first met John when I was a young man in the Brokerage business in Pittsburgh. John was an industry leader but he always had time to help me as a beginner in the business. He was a wonderful guy and he will be missed by all.

To the Blackwell family our condolences your loss. May you find comfort in God’s love

My condolences to Brad and his family. You truly lost a good soul. I was blessed to have played many rounds of golf and shared a few Coors Lights with John. He will be missed. R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers.

My sympathy to the Blackwell family. John and I enjoyed a lot of golf together at VBCC and a couple of times at Landfall. He was a wonderful President at VBCC and good friend.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was such a wonderful friend. Kevin and I will cherish all the memories we enjoyed so much with both your mom and dad. They will never be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers. He will surely be missed. Love, Mindy and Kevin Keane