John T. DeMarches

John T. DeMarches obituary

John T. DeMarches

John DeMarches Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. on Aug. 14, 2025.

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John T. DeMarches Sr., 55, of Titusville, passed away on August 13th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital after an extended illness.
John was born in Titusville on January 6, 1970 to the late Emanuel Jr. and Dorothy Teed DeMarches.
He was a graduate of Titusville High School, Class of 1988.
John previously worked at Sears in Seneca for many years, S&H Pallet Stock Sales, Homerwood and OC&T Railroad.
John was an avid music lover, he enjoyed Rock and Roll with KISS being his favorite band, and was known to many as the "music man" around town.
He is survived by his children, John T. DeMarches Jr., and Kasie DeMarches and significant other Daniel Henderson both of China Grove, NC; his grandson, Jackson A. DeMarches of China Grove, NC; his siblings, Brenda DeMarches and companion Jon Wise of Oil City, Bonnie DeMarches and companion Pat Childers of Centerville, Michael DeMarches and companion Iris of Titusville; his nephews, Travis DeMarches and wife Kelly, Dustin McWilliams and fiance Victoria Wallis, David Watson Jr; and his niece, Kayla DeMarches and her significant other David Negich; his great nephew, Enzo Negich; and great neice Megyn DeMarches.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his siblings, Emanuel "Mannie" DeMarches III, and Deborah Smith, and a niece, Kayla Sue DeMarches.
A celebration of life will be held at a later.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA 16354, or by clicking the red "donate" button below.

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