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John Salamon Obituary
Age 37, of Stowe Twp., suddenly on Monday, September 28, 2009. Devoted love of Tammy Kelmeckis; beloved son of John J. and Sherry Trombetta Salamon; dear brother of Jillian Salamon; sadly missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, Brenda Frey and friends, especially Buster & Cheye. John was drafted into professional baseball after high school; was the owner of the Baseball Training Academy and was dedicated to helping young athletes develop their baseball skills in his Field of Dreams. Visitation Saturday only 3-7 p.m. at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton 15205 where a Blessing Service will be held after the 7 p.m. visitation on Saturday. Family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Salamon Scholarship Fund, Baseball Training Academy, 6522 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15205.
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Mike Bell
March 25, 2011
I still think of John all the time. We all miss him. He will always be a nice memory for me. I will always keep him in my thoughts.
September 28, 2010
I MISS YOU GOOD FRIEND....BOBBY
GINNIE MALLOY
June 8, 2010
never forgotten,always loved. rest well, I love you,and I WILL MISS YOU TILL I JOIN YOU,SWEET JOHN. GINNIE MALLOY
Jody Dickerson
October 13, 2009
Salamon Family,
Please accept my condolences on John's passing. I was very shocked to hear of John's passing. I only have great memories of the times that we spent together. John would light up a room no matter what the circumstances were. John was the ultimate prankster that kept everyone that was around us looking over their shoulders at all times. John and I played football,baseball and basketball throughout our high school years. I was a year ahead of John but he always found ways to standout athletically on teams that were very talented be it from throwing a 90plus mile an hour fastball to knocking a 290 pound lineman off his feet. Unfortunately John and I lost contact after I moved away but reading some of the entries from some of the people that had the opportunity to be blessed by his presence he left a long lasting impression on them just as he did with me. There are only a handful of people who have an impact on peoples lives and John was one of those people. John you will be Truely Missed. God Bless.
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tammy kelmeckis
October 11, 2009
Dear Friends and Family,
Thank you for all your kind words and support through a very difficult time for me. It is what kept and will keep me strong through this. It is comforting to know John and I are surrounded by such wonderful people.
I will hold all of you near and dear to my heart. With love Tammy
Kim Earley
October 8, 2009
Jill,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
The Salamon Family
October 7, 2009
To All:
Thanks to everyone, so very much for all of the heartfelt words of condolence, in sharing beautiful memories of John with us. Your thoughts, prayers, and expressions of love provides us with great comfort and strength knowing John had so many wonderful friends.
Sincerely,
John, Sherry and Jillian Salamon
Kelly Young
October 6, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Salamon and Jill,
I am shocked and saddened to learn of John's passing. He was a beautiful and handsome man. May God strengthen you in your time of grief.
Megan Bishop
October 5, 2009
Dear Salamon Family
My Son Kiefer player for the Bulldogs and John was a great coach and friend. My son learned a lot from him. He will be greatly missed
Your Family is in are prayers
Megan Bishop
nikki jones
October 5, 2009
dear pap
i havent seen you in so long i miss you deeply.The last time i saw you was when i was 5 i miss you soon much and i love you
forever and always 1-31-2003
love nikki
October 5, 2009
tTo the Salamon family. Our deepest sympathies to you all. My husband Dan played with John in Madison one summer. He really made us laugh ALOT. He was full of life. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies.
Dan and Rachel Rambo
October 5, 2009
Dear Johnny & Sherry,
We haven't seen you guys for so long, but we will never forget what really great people you are and we just didn't want to believe it when we saw "Little Johnny's" death notice. When we saw his name in the newspaper other times over the years, it was in the sports pages. And we would say "he always did love baseball". What a fun and good kid he was. Our deeply heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Jill, John's girlfriend and to all the many friends that this wonderful young man obvious has. May John rest in peace. And may God bless you with strength and faith.
Love and prayers, Bob & Linda Klodawski
Dan Dohmlo
October 5, 2009
Dear Salamon Family,
My deepest sympathies. I grew up playing sports with John and was shocked to hear of his passing. He was a larger than life person with multiple talents. He will be missed.
Dana Pennetti McFarland
October 5, 2009
Mr & Mrs Salamon and Jill,
It was so good to see you all the other evening but under the worse circumstance possible. John was a big part of my teen age life up through college. He was the only person that I could think of to call if I was in a bad mood and needed to smile. I am sad that we lost touch and he will always have a special place in my heart. I am so so sorry for your loss. The world lost a great guy and you lost a great son. I will always keep your family in my prayers.
Regis Novosel
October 5, 2009
John Salamaon and Family:
My deepest sysmopathy to the Salamon Family in the loss of your son/brother.
Kim Dewick
October 4, 2009
We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear about John. We knew John from his Baseball Training Academy through our children Brandon & Olivia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that John was known and loved by many people. Our deepest sympathy. Kim, Chuck, Brandon & Olivia Dewick
Debra Reid Carrabbia
October 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your loss John was a good friend from preston my heart goes out to you and your family.
Schweitzer
October 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. John will be greatly missed by everyone. He touched many lives and will be remembered as a great man.
RJ Schweitzer and Family (Bulldogs)
RaeAnn "Keller" Gordon
October 3, 2009
To Salamon Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. He was a childhood friend of mine and I will always remember how handsome and fun he was to be around! Please find comfort in friends and family as they will get you through such an unexpected and tragic loss. God Bless him as he is now at peace.
October 3, 2009
Dear Jill,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of John. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Forte
GWEN DICKERSON
October 3, 2009
My Prayers and Deepest Sympathies to the Salamon Family. My son, Jody and John played ball together in McKees Rocks.
God Bless and Keep You All.
October 3, 2009
Salamon Family,
I was shocked to hear of the passing of John. My deepest sympathies to you and the entire Salamon Family.
John was very good to my 10 year old West Allegheny Travel Baseball team last winter getting up at 6:00 am on Saturday mornings to let me in BTA and practice with my team. RIP
Mike Claus West A Travel Baseball Coach
John & Barb Gretz
October 2, 2009
Dear Tammy,
We are from the "Bud, Beth & Beyond" connection to you and John. Although our meetings with you and John were short and sweet, they were moments of smiles and fun. We hope you find comfort and solace in the love and support from your family and friends.
John and Barb Gretz
John Dabney
October 2, 2009
My depest sympathies go out to the entire Salamon family. John was a great athlete. I will remember him for his outside antics. The thought of John will always put a smile on my face. He is someone no of us will ever forget.
Tammy
October 2, 2009
Dear John,
You are the love of my life, you are the strength that I needed, you are the gentleness that I needed and you are the life that I needed. You were truly the puzzle piece that I had been missing in life. Your touch makes me feel safe.Your smile melts my heart.
Your eyes convey compassion. Love you
October 2, 2009
Dear Salamon family,
John was a great coach and friend to all. He will be truly missed.
Sympathy and prayers,
Ryan Roell #7 BTA BULLDOGS
October 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy in your hour of need.
Sincerely,
Ken and Marianne Fritch
October 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy in your hour of need.
Sincerely,
Ken and Marianne Fritch
Josh Sicilia
October 2, 2009
I have been getting pitching lessons from John for the last 3 or 4 years.I loved John like a brother.He will always be in my heart. #18 Josh
Wayne Wickline
October 2, 2009
To the Salamon Family,
I am saddened by your loss. I remember John as that little smiling kid tagging along with us on our fishing exploits. He and you are in my families prayers.
October 2, 2009
I grew up with the original Salamon and Trombetta Families in Preston and offer my condolences to all of you on the loss of John; such a young,handsome and talented man.
Nancy Janney Marr
Orange County, CA
Pamela Toczylowski Patton
October 2, 2009
To Tammy: We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and John's family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kellie Mason
October 2, 2009
Salamon Family,
My deepest sympathy to the family. John was a great guy and will be sorely missed. All things get easier with prayers.
Cassandra Sacco
October 2, 2009
The Salamon Family,
My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sadness and sorrow...
May God Bless You...
The Smith Family: Rusty, Kimberly & Camron
October 2, 2009
To the Salamon family: we were shocked and saddened to learn of John's passing. John was our son's pitching coach at BTA & had a tremendous impact on his skill sets and self confidence. John will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt sympathies to you during this most difficult time.
Larry Young
October 2, 2009
The Salamon Family we are saddened To Hear Of The Lost Of John Your Family Is In Our Thoughts And Prayers He Will Be missed.Larry, Darnell, Tiffiny Young
Sean & Tanya Price
October 2, 2009
To Jill & The Salamon Family:
We are saddened to hear of the loss of John. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
danny hellmann
October 2, 2009
dear salamon family,we are very sorry for your loss. john and i golfed together years ago even though our golfing days are over I still have the wonderful memories.john was a great kid and was larger then life. it is very surreal to here about his passing.
Patricia Muschar
October 2, 2009
So sorry to hear the passing of Johnny, my childhood friend. My deepest sympathy to his family. May he always be remembered for his laughter. Patricia Muschar, Sto-Rox
Sharron & Larry Schaefer
October 2, 2009
To the Salamon Family--Our son Matt Schaefer and John spent a lot of time together in their "wilder" years, and we seem to recall a trip to South Beach, Florida, which was memorable for them in many ways. We would like to think that they kept in touch as they lived their separate lives on opposite ends of this nation. Matt died at age 36, on January 7 of this year, after battling leukemia for 2 years. Two beautiful men now in heaven, spreading their wings over us until we meet them one day. Our prayers are with you---we know what you feel right now.
October 2, 2009
Dear Sherry and Family: I dont know if you remember me, but I grew up next door to you there on Barbera Drive, I heard about the passing of your very handsome son, and wanted to express my sincere sympathy on behalf of me and my sisters and brother. Judy, Peggy, Wally & Donna(Schutz). May God be with you all this most difficult time.
jim and michele cardone
October 2, 2009
To the Salamon family,
Our two sons Joe and Paul, play for the Bulldogs at BTA. John always treated us with kindness and respect. One day after pitching lessons he treated Jim and the boys to a pizza. We knew he had a heart of gold and wore his heart on his sleave. This heart will live on forever. God bless you - you are in our prayers.
The Cardone family
October 2, 2009
to the Salamon family,
i played many times against John. we were friends and competitors. my deepest sympathies.
Matt Stocke, Canevin High School 1990
Michele Kessler-Turner
October 2, 2009
Jill, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I will always remember his smile. I send my deepest sympathy to you, your mom, and dad. I am so sorry for your loss.
Michael Long
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon family,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear that one of my first, and best childhood friends has passed. You have mine and my family's deepest sympathy. Rest in peace friend.
Ken Safko
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers got out to the Salamon family, I went though the same thing with my son Aaron in 2003, now John can teach him how to pitch. My heart goes out to you guys.
Lisa Stepanic
October 1, 2009
The Salamon Family, My condolences go out to all of you whom are suffering through this difficult time. I was a friend of John & Jill roller-skating. I would go watch John play baseball he was very good at it & was devoted to it. May time heal all of you & never forget the fond memories. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mike & Shelly Fuscardo
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family & Tammy,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you get through this difficult time in your lives.
BTA will not be the same without you. We could always expect a smile and a kind word as we walked into the BTA from John. My daughter loved to talk to him. He will be missed !!!
Lori (Bowser) Zeneski
October 1, 2009
Salamon Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May he get his wings and watch over you.
Bud & Beth Ratliff
October 1, 2009
To Tammy & the Salamon Family, Words can't express what we are feeling. John touched our lives in such a very special way. We have so many wonderful memories & will miss hearing "Bud, Beth & Beyond what's up?" It always made us smile, as only he could do. He will always be in our hearts & in our memory.
Stefan & Lenny Longo
October 1, 2009
To The Salamon Family,
We would like to offer our deepest condolences, and express our sympathy for your loss. Your family and John are in out thoughts and prayers...John, my brother and myself shared some good times together...he will be missed!!
Carol Ann Dzadony-Mancini
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family, on behalf of my entire family, I wish to convey to you our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort as you hold tight the fond memories of Johnny and may those memories give you the strength to persevere. May God bless you and keep you...
Stefan and Lenny Longo
October 1, 2009
To the Salamon Family our deepest condolences for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers...my brother and I shared some good times with John...Sorry for your loss!!
Susan Werling-Brown
October 1, 2009
Salamon Family,
Johnny was a great guy. We became friends in highschool. We had many fun times together. He had the most beautiful smile. He will never be forgotten. You have my deepest sympathy.
Andy Bednar
October 1, 2009
The Salamon Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of John growning up in Presston and of him playing baseball. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Andy Bednar and Family
Carrie Pollard
October 1, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 1, 2009
Sherry,John & Jill,
May you find comfort and peace in the love of family and friends during this difficult time. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies,
Lynn, Tom, Shana & Lauren DeOrio
October 1, 2009
Mr&MrsSalamon and Jill. I am so sorry to hear about John you have my deepest sympathy. Sharon Luchovick-Dworakowski
David Medich
October 1, 2009
We will do our best to keep trying to throw strikes-thank you for teaching my son, John, the joy of pitching...and me the wonder and amazement of seeing a major league arm in action-you will be so greatly missed.
Dan Michelangelo
October 1, 2009
Dear Jill & the Salamon family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. John was a great team mate and friend. He was very influential to me on the football field and baseball diamond. John was always so very energetic and full of life. I am very sorry for your loss.
RICHARD MORRISON
October 1, 2009
TO THE SALAMON FAMILY, JOHN WAS A FRIEND IN HIGH SCHOOL.IT'S HARD TO HEAR THIS NEWS. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. R.I.P BRO.
Eli,Eileen,Emma Mamula
October 1, 2009
"Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. My daughter attends BTA and it is there that we had the pleasure of meeting John. He always had a smile and words of encouragement for her. We could always see his kind heart and enthusiasm for children training in softball/baseball on his smiling face. He will truly be missed. "
John Hertzer
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family, The members of Moon Township Little League Baseball offer our deepest sympathies. John had a positive impact on the lives of many of our members. He will be sorely missed.
Moon Township Little League Baseball, Inc.
Ryan Austin
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family,
I am sorry for your loss. John worked with me at the Baseball Academy. I enjoyed working with him and am deeply saddened by his passing. My family's prayers are with you during this difficult time.
October 1, 2009
You are in our prayers, we know God is holding you in his arms.
The old Island Hieghts basketball crew... Bobby, Ronny, Darral, Eugene,Craig, Matt, Paul, Jerry, Craig, Mark, Jimmy, Eric, Danny,etc.
Sallieann Hirschfield
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time,John was my first boyfriend in our childhood years I will never forget his smile and personality and the good times at neville Island skating rink.
Pam Carter
October 1, 2009
Dear Jill,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was always such a nice guy with a smile that could make any girl melt! We recently had a tragedy in my family, and if you need to talk I am here for you. My sympathy to your mom & Dad, too. God Bless.
Joe Jordano
October 1, 2009
To the Salamon Family - On behalf of the University of Pittsburgh baseball program, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Jordano
Head Baseball Coach
University of Pittsburgh
David Lee
October 1, 2009
My deepest condolences to his family. I played baseball against John basically all my life. We also played together with the Rockies. He was a great guy who would do anything for you.
Greg Kelmeckis
October 1, 2009
Nobody is ever good enough for your sister. John was PERFECT for my sis. He was the most humble human being I know. He was an angel who spread his blessings to everyone he came in contact with. I will deeply miss him!
God bless you John and his family.
Todd Karpa
October 1, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a good guy and a fun guy, he will be missed. God Bless.
Kate Scheirman
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family,
Our son,Richard was a part of your son's baseball team. Richard, and my husband Gerry had alot of respect for your son, not only as a coach but also as a person. We will miss him!
Kim (Kochirka) Ficarri-Rotellini
October 1, 2009
Dear Salamon Family
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. When we reflect on childhood memories, there are many that include John and our childhood days in Presston. No matter what life brings, in darkness or in shining light of Gods grace, John will be remembered as a bright spot to so many lives that he has touched. May you find comfort and peace knowing his memory will continue in the lives he touched.
God Bless You All.
Gina Masciola
October 1, 2009
No words can express how sad I feel for your family. John and I went to school together since kindergarten, he always wore a smile and was quick to crack a joke, that's how I will remember him. God bless.
Michael Sacco
October 1, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. God Bless You John, you helped me and my not have even known. Thank You for your inspiration.
Robert Banks jr.
October 1, 2009
The Salamon Family, You have my deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of your son and brother.John will be missed.
jay lynch
October 1, 2009
I am the father of one of John's baseball students. I want family and friends to know that John truly had my son's best interests at heart. The mark of a good man.
Raeann Brennan-Dwyer
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time of grief. John was a great guy with a great spirit. He will be missed by many.... Raeann Brennan-Dwyer (Port St. Lucie, Fl)
Heather (Conley) Olander
October 1, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. God Bless You John.
Lisa Maizie-Arcia
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this difficult time. I have some many wonderful memories during our highschool years, and so thankful that I had the oppurtunity to speak with him only a few months back. He will be missed by many. God Bless
Toni Lynn De Vito
October 1, 2009
The Salamon Family,
I was so sickened when I heard of the passing of Johnny. To me, he will always be the cute little boy riding his bike up Ohio Street in Preston. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Chartiers Valley Colts Family
October 1, 2009
John's Family and Friends,
Our hearts and prayers go out to John's family and all of us who John touched over his years on this earth. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
TARA GANNI
October 1, 2009
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. I ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHN WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
sean fleming
October 1, 2009
i pray for the salamons through this dark time after losing a loved one. i want you to know john was a friend too many and a loyal person.. its a tragedy to see a young person go to the lord so soon!
sincerely
sean fleming
Barb Musser
October 1, 2009
Mr.& Mrs.Salamon and Jill
I wanted to say Im so sorry to hear about John's passing. I will always remember his big smile and his laugh. He was such a great guy! I pray that God gives you the strengh to make it through the difficult time your going through. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb (Walker)Musser
Amy Connolly-Cushanick
October 1, 2009
Solamon family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Connolly-Cushanick
John Danknich
October 1, 2009
I've known John for most of my life. We both went to McKees Rocks Catholic together and then onto Sto-Rox. We bowled in the GCU church league together. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family. He will be sorely missed by all.
Kevin & Sonya Sauter
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. May John rest of God's everlasting light and love.
Kevin & Sonya
Amy Laquinta
October 1, 2009
The Salamon Family,
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. My heart goes out to you and your entire family at this difficult time and in the days ahead. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Howard [Howie] Carter
October 1, 2009
John & Family;
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your son and brother.
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