John "Jack" R. Farnen

John "Jack" R. Farnen obituary, Erie, PA

John "Jack" R. Farnen

John "Jack" Farnen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2024.
Erie - John "Jack" R. Farnen, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1. He was a graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School class of 1970 and retired from Snap-tite, Inc. Jack was a former volunteer firefighter with Perry Hi-way Hose, and served for many years as Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #71, French Creek Council. He was an antique tractor enthusiast and enjoyed competing in local and regional tractor pulls. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Owen J. Farnen and Amy Recktenwald Farnen.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda C. Farnen, son John O. Farnen, son Benjamin E. Farnen, and daughter Kari-Lynn L. Hu; his brother Bill Farnen, and sisters Carol Spichiger, Lois Borowy, Beth Valkosky, Janet DeCecco, Ruth Kowalski, Rita Curry, and Susan Holmes; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held.

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