John D. DeFontes Sr.

John D. DeFontes Sr.

John DeFontes Obituary

Published by Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Forest Hill on Feb. 2, 2016.
John was born on January 26, 1925 and passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. John was a resident of New Oxford, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing. He was married to Jean. Family and friends will honor Johnâs life at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services â Bel Air 3 Newport Drive Rt. 23 Rt. 24 Forest Hill on Wednesday from 10 â 11A.M. with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 A.M. Interment Highview Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Johnâs name may be made to International Partnership Ministries 100 Spring Ave. Hanover PA 17331-2717.

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