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JOHN SCHANZ Obituary
On Tuesday March 30, 2010 John age 68 of Stowe Twp. beloved husband of Gloria; father of John and Jeannene Schanz (James Fitzpatrick); brother of Shirley (Russell) Sundy, James (Christine), Tommy (Robin) Schanz, Linda Johnston, Bobby Schanz and the late Richard Powers, Jerry and Billy Shanz. John will be sadly missed by his pets Cheyenne, Meadow and Sadie and his friends from Ace's Tavern. Friends received at THE ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks where Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1pm. Visitation Thursday only 2-8pm.
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Brian Schanz
February 18, 2011
Thank you uncle John for being there for me when my dad passed. Ill keep your family in my prayers.
Terry & Bernadette Coogle
April 5, 2010
You have our deepest sympathy on your loss.
james fitzpatrick
April 2, 2010
john was my friend and he will surely be missed by many. he is the only man who ever let me know what having a father was like. i will never forget you and your memory will live forever with me. bye big daddy.
Donna Kovacs & Vince Vattimo
April 2, 2010
Glo & Jeanine. May John's life & all your memories of John stay in your hearts forever. He was a kind person, a friend to everyone and a true animal lover. Our hearts are saddened with his passing. Take care and God bless you through this difficult time.
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Janet Palucka
April 2, 2010
Gloria, John, & Jeaneen....I'm so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
Dorrie Sites
April 2, 2010
Gloria, I just read in the paper about your husband John, you have our deepest sympathy, I remember when many years ago we would go out together with a group from Eat n Park. I am sure you will remember Chuck and me.
Take care of yourself,
Chuck & Dorrie Sites
Tracy Olivani
April 1, 2010
Glo, John & Jeannene~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brian, Tracy (Wilson) Marco & Nathan Olivani
David Walsh
April 1, 2010
Dear Gloria, John and Jeanine,
Our deepest sympathies to your family!
Everyone loved John and we will miss him! May the good memories give you all strength during this sad time. My Dad has his golf buddy back!
Sincerely
David and Diane Walsh & Family
missy
April 1, 2010
Mr.SCHANZ (JOHN) PLAYED NUMBERS WITH ME FOR YEARS at blue eagle.HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PEOPLE I KNOW.I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Heather Olander
April 1, 2010
John
My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Toni/Emmett Casciato
April 1, 2010
Dear Glo, Jeannene, and John-John,
Em and I will remember the good times
we had with all of you. John simply
was a great golfer and the BEST bag
dancer anywhere! He made us laugh
so many times! Such a fantastic friend! He will be missed, but he is in a better place now! Our prayers are with you today and always. Love you guys!!!
Harry Seretti Family
April 1, 2010
Our sympathy for your loss!
Carl, Chris & Shelby Hoak
April 1, 2010
Dear Gloria, Jeannene & John,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
April 1, 2010
Hey friends, sorry to hear about your father. is is very hard to lose a loved one. you have our deepest sympathy
Vince Masciola
Uncle John's Retirement Party
March 31, 2010
Amy Connolly-Cushanick
March 31, 2010
Glo,Jeannene & John,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2010
Glo, We were so sorry to hear of your loss at group on Tuesday. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of wonderful memories in exchange. Hold tight onto your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. And remember, memories are the legacy of love. I am praying for you and your family.
Shirley Jordan
March 31, 2010
Glo, Jeannene,and John
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has our deepest sympathy.
Colleen Dzadony-Vlasach & Family
John Shukes
March 31, 2010
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to
John's family.....I lived in Esplen many years ago and knew John and his
family. I will remember him in my
prayers.
John Shukes
LINDA ST CLAIRE
March 31, 2010
DEAR GLORIA, JOHN, AND JEANENE, MAY THE LORD GRANT YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. IT IS SUCH A BLESSING TO HAVE NEIGHBORS LIKE YOU AND WE WILL MISS SEEING JOHN. LOVE, PEACE AND PRAYERS, TOM AND LINDA ST. CLAIRE
Nancy Wolf
March 31, 2010
Jeannene, Glo & John:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your dad was loved by so many people, his family and his precious babies.
Love,
Nancy & Morgan and the babies oxxoxoxox
LINDA ST CLAIRE
March 31, 2010
Dear Gloria, John and Jeanene, May the Lord grant you strength and peace at this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts with you. What a blessing to have neighbors like you and we will miss seeing John. Love, Prayers, Peace, Tom and Linda St. Claire
Barb (Walker)Musser
March 31, 2010
Glo, John & Jeannene
We are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.
Love
Barb, Greg, David, Christopher & Domenick
Cynthia Fowkes
March 31, 2010
Gloria, Jeannene & John,
So sorry to hear about John, a dear husband and father. He will be missed in the neighborhood. My sympathies to each of you and I will keep you in my prayers.
Howard [Howie] Carter
March 31, 2010
Gloria,Jeanene & John
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father.
Dina Mazurek-Zacherl
March 31, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dorene Campbell
March 31, 2010
Jeannene,
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich, Becky, Lexington & Isabella Meder
March 31, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Tonya Dailey
March 31, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 31, 2010
Gloria, Jeannene and John,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Joe Palahunik & children
Kevin & Amy (Urbano) Kochirka
March 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 31, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. John & Eleanor Kletz
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