John S. Eberhart

John S. Eberhart, 94, (June 8, 1915) of Newfane, NY, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, after a long bout with cancer.
He retired from Harrison Radiator in 1980. He previously worked at Niacet Chemical Corp. in Niagara Falls from before WWII, until 1956, then worked for Albert Elia Construction as an Operating Engineer until 1964. John was a WWII Veteran, serving 1942-1945 as a surgical nurse for the 35th Evacuation Hospital, 84th Armored Medical Battalion, 14th Armored Division, following George Patton in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He received the European-African- Middle-Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged July 10, 1945, having served two years, six months and 33 days; his highest rank was corporal. He was a past president of the American Legion Post 873, Newfane. John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Emily Kathleen (married May 23, 1942); his sons, John S. (Karen) Eberhart III of Lockport, Frank J. (Jodi)    Eberhart of Great Meadows, NJ, Gerald T. (Gail) Eberhart of Newfane, Ronald L. (Janet) Eberhart of Canberry, Australia; daughter, Rose Marie (Carl) Nalbone of Seattle, WA; also surviving are a sister-in-law, Marguerite Wakefield; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks goes to Steve and Irene Gerhardt. John was the 13th and last remaining of 14 children born of John and Louisa (Schwartz) Eberhart of Oshgosh, WI, all now deceased. Friends and relatives are invited to a Memorial Service by the family at the First Baptist Church, East Ave., Newfane, NY on March 27th at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will be at the Corwin Cemetery, Lockport-Olcott Rd., Newfane, NY at the convenience of the family. The family asks that memorials be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 whose skill, time and support was immensely appreciated. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.