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John Fainor Obituary
John W. Fainor, 70, of Salisbury Township, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009, in his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Vaughn) Fainor and they would have observed their 49th wedding anniversary on July 23rd. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Donchez) Fainor. He was a Navy veteran. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, since 1960, serving as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher and youth fellowship advisor. John held many executive management positions in the automobile and truck industry over the past 45 years. Survivors: Wife; sons, Scott V. Fainor and his wife, Cathy and their children, Ryan, Matthew, Joseph and Meghan; and Mark D. Fainor and his wife, Laura and their children, Tayler, Jordan and Zachary; daughter, Susan E. Rogers and her husband, Richard and their children, Charles, Brooke, and Vivian and his faithful black labrador retriever, Sam. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard. Services: Memorial 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Crest Blvd. and Tilghman Streets, Allentown. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church; Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103; or Morgan Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital, I-78 and Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Fainor
DANIELLE REPH
July 16, 2009
DEAR SUSAN AND THE FAINOR FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
FONDLY,
DANIELLE REPH
Steve and Pam Mayernik
July 14, 2009
To the Fainor Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Elkins
July 10, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Dean Moyer
July 10, 2009
Pat & family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
John had determination & a real zest for life that will live on in the many people he influenced.
My prayers are with you.
Ronald Barnett
July 9, 2009
To the Fainor Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughs and prayers are with you all.
Marcie & Ron Barnett
July 8, 2009
To the Fainor family,
We are very sorry to here of Mr.Fainor's passing, our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this time.
The Monk Family
Harold Monk
July 8, 2009
You will find solace knowing his spirit is with you always.
Tammy Fenstermaker
July 8, 2009
Dear Fainor Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories shared bring you comfort now and always.
Tammy Fenstermaker
Jane Shoemaker
July 8, 2009
Pat,
Dave, Taylor, and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you, Scott, Mark, Susan, and your entire family on your tragic loss of John. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 8, 2009
To the Fainor family,
Vito and I will always remember John's zest in life and we will miss his wonderful sense of humor. He was an articulate business man and a very proud and devoted father and grandfather. Our deepest sympathies.
Vito & Sherry Spinosa
Jane Hathaway
July 8, 2009
Scott,Cathy and family
I am very sorry to read the loss of your dad - I will always remember him for providing the beautiful Cadillac you drove for Louie and I....a small memory, but one that I still recall some some 25 years later.
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Cancer took my mom 3 years ago - I hope his time with this terrible disease was short lived.
Jane
Anthony Scarcia
July 8, 2009
Dear Scott and Fainor Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
CAROLYN GORDON
July 7, 2009
PAT AND FAMILY,
MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND JOY IN YOUR MEMORIES OF THE HAPPY TIMES YOU SHARED. I KNOW I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHN'S SMILE, HUMOR AND WILLINGNESS TO LEND A HELPING HAND.
Linda Fenstermacher-Pergine
July 7, 2009
Pat,Scott,Mark,and Susan: My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I will never forget all the fun times our families shared. John was a loving husband and father and for that you are so blessed, cherish those memories.
Regina Buchman
July 7, 2009
Scott,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. Not so long ago, my father was taken from me. Memories will help heal your heart, and will always bring a smile. My payers are with you and your family at this time.
Rima Almourani
July 7, 2009
To the Fainor Family,
My deepest condolences goes out to each of you. I remember John at baseball and football games for his grandkids! He was great and will be missed tremendously!!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
KENNETH SR. STEPHENS
July 7, 2009
sorry for your loss
GAVIN BAGLINI
July 7, 2009
DEAR SCOTT AN MARK AN THE ENTIRE FAINOR FAMILY I WAS SO SORRY TO SEE YOUR DAD HAS PASSED. ALL OF U WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE GAVIN B.
July 7, 2009
Pat, Scott and family,
Our paths crossed when we were members of First Pres. Our world needs dedicated community servants like John. May you find comfort and peace.
Ron Lewis
Nancy & John Newhard
July 7, 2009
Pat,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. We enjoyed all the fun we had as our kids were growing up, and we'll miss our good friend.
Nancy & John Newhard
Your friends at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
July 7, 2009
Scott and family,
We were so sad to hear the news that your Dad passed away. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
John Servis
July 7, 2009
Pat and the Fainor family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful man. Know that your feeling of loss and sense of sorrow are shared by many others in the community. John loved his family, his church and the Lehigh Valley. May your cherished memories of John provide comfort to you now and always.
JOHN MARTH
July 7, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN FAINOR, ALTHOUGH JOHN AND I WERE BROUGHT TOGETHER BY BUSINESS WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS. HE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HIS FAMILY AND HOW PROUD HE WAS TO BE PART OF YOUR LIVES. JOHN WAS ALWAYS TRUE TO HIS WORD. I AM GOING TO MISS MY FRIEND JOHN FAINOR.
George Spieker
July 7, 2009
Scott & family,
Sorry to read of your father's death. May God grant you strength during these difficult days. God's presence can bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead. Scott, we saw you at the Martin Guitar event the other week but never had the chance to greet you. God bless!
Rev. George F. Spieker
Lori Herman
July 7, 2009
Scott,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. KNBT Moorestown Staff
July 7, 2009
To the Fainor family, John was always a joy to work with and very professional in all of his dealings. He was a true gentleman. I am sorry for your loss.
Sonny Leach Isuzu Truck
Judy Harris
July 7, 2009
Pat, Scott, Mark, Susan, and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of a wonderful man. John had a profound influence on my young life, as did you, Pat, as our fellowship advisors. John was a complete human being, full of wisdom, vigor, energy, ideas, humor, warmth, and compassion. It took only a few minutes in his presence to understand how he adored Pat, you three children, your spouses, and your own children. My heart is with each of you now and will continue to be in the days ahead.
July 7, 2009
To the Fainor family,sorry for your loss.They say there is a reason for everything.Having that reunion last year was a God-send as your father was able to see a lot of his old neighbors and friends.Our thoughts are with you.Mike and Sandy Klegarth
Sylvia (Mayernik) Pituch
July 7, 2009
Dear Mrs. Fainor, Scott & Cathy, Mark & Laura, Susan & Richard ~
It was just this past weekend that I first heard of Mr. Fainor's illness. I am holding you close to my heart as you begin this next part of the journey. May you feel God's peace in these coming days through the love and comfort of others.
With much love,
Sylvia
* Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still *
Gail Zapf
July 6, 2009
Susan ~
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Loraine Johnston
July 6, 2009
Pat and family, So sad to read of John's passing. Remember lots of happy times on Arcadia Avenue.
Robert Bungerz
July 6, 2009
Mrs. Fainor, Although I am far away, you are in my thoughts as you have been often recently. I've known Mr. Fainor and your almost my entire life. Especially remember swimming in your pool for FPC Fellowship when you lived in Alton Park.
July 6, 2009
Please accept our deepest smpathy.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Chiz & Bev Bitting
K Baugher
July 6, 2009
So very sorry for your loss.
Gordon Mowrer
July 6, 2009
Sorry to read the news. liked dad and knew him in the old days when i was with BEthlehem Ford. He was so proud of his family.. especially Scott. We will all miss him... Sincerely,
Larry Kisslinger
July 6, 2009
Scott, My deep sympathy to all. very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I'm certain you and family will be able to keep memories of time with him til you guys meet again. God bless John and may God keep him safe forever. Sincerely,
Gary, Audrey, Steph, Ben, Mitch, Tyler and Emmalee
July 6, 2009
Mark, Laura, Tayler, Jordan, Zach and the family of John Fainor
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope the memories you hold dear will help you through this difficult time. We are here if you need anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Gillies
July 6, 2009
Pat,
My heart and prayers are with you and the generations of children in the Fainor clan.
Love you, and will always smile when I think of the Summer days with Patsy and Johnie!
July 6, 2009
To Scott and the entire Fainor family, my sympathy and condolences.
Joseph Yelo
Miller-Keystone Blood Center
Bethlehem, PA
Chris Manna
July 6, 2009
John was a good man & he will be missed in both the business world & in the community. We at Anjer will keep your family in our prayers.
Stacey Tedesco Risolio
July 6, 2009
Our sincerest sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Tedesco Family
of Tucson, AZ & Henderson, NV
Ron Barnett
July 6, 2009
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron Barnett Jr.
Jim & Teshia Barnett
July 6, 2009
To the family and friends of John Fainor,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
May the love of family and friends comfort you?
July 6, 2009
I very sorry for your lost, He will be missed.god speed. Dennis Roberti
Wanda Hontz
July 6, 2009
To the entire Fainor Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. I share your grief.
Jack & Teresa Hutter
July 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alan Burggraf
July 6, 2009
Scott and family, sorry for your loss. It's been a long time, but growing up together in Alton Park, I remember your dad as a caring, hardworking family man. He will be missed. God bless.
Cheryl LeVan
July 6, 2009
To Pat and the family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time.
July 6, 2009
Samantha Siegfried, FSR Forks Township Giant KNBT, along with the staff.
Our condolences to the family and God bless and guide you throughout your mourning.
Pam Stocker
July 6, 2009
Scott and Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Richard & Chrystal Teti
July 6, 2009
John's Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
July 6, 2009
RIP Mr. Fainor
God Bless you all.
Colleen Reph
Venice, Florida
Andrew Harter
July 6, 2009
I was saddened to hear of you loss. Rest assured we all lost someone special. My deepest sympathies are with all the Fainors during this time. I have very fond memories of Mr. Fainor and will cherish them the rest of my life.
CECELIA ENTZMINGER
July 6, 2009
FAINOR FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. JOHN WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND FORMER CO- WORKER AT KEYSTONE DODGE. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY THE MANY WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANY.
Shirley Miller and Walt Bauman
July 6, 2009
Pat and Family, May God’s love guide you during this time of sorrow, and may you find solace in His care. Extending our deepest sympathy.
Sue Pizor Yoder
July 6, 2009
I'm keeping all of you in my prayers as I lift you before the throne of Grace. Wondering if there is anything we can do to support you? Loads and loads of love, Sue
Wendy Body
July 6, 2009
To the entire Fainor Family: I only spent a brief amount of time working with John Fainor but it did not take long to realize he was a man of spunk, commitment and just very interesting to be with. I imagine that you have many amazing memories that will last a life time. My thoughts are with you.
Tracy Trembler & Family
July 6, 2009
May your hearts always be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate John and a life well lived. He will be missed dearly.
God Bless.
Christine & Jeff White
July 6, 2009
Mark, Laura, Taylor, Jordan and Zachary, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beverly Riotto
July 6, 2009
Scott and Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee Keich
July 6, 2009
Scott- I am very sorry to hear about your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Ron & Linda Bird
July 6, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kristie De Long B.young Salon
July 6, 2009
Pat & Family,
I'm so sorry for your lose,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bernie Keppel
July 6, 2009
Scott, so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Toni Fritz
July 6, 2009
Scott and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
AL MILLER
July 6, 2009
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS SORROWFUL TIME. JOHN WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND WE HAD A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP. WE WILL SURELY MISS HIM. HE WILL BE IN ALL OUR PRAYERS.
OUTTEN CHEVROLET INC
AL MILLER
Joe & Linda McDonald
July 6, 2009
Scott and Family,
I'm real sorry to read about your Dad.
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