John Duffy Obituary
John Michael Duffy, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Carbon, Lehighton after battling lung cancer for 12 years.
John was born in Pottsville on October 3, 1954.
Together 29 years, John shared 10 years of marriage with his wife, Opal G. (Sprouse) Duffy.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marines.
John was formerly employed by the former Alcoa Aluminum, and Dunkin’ Donuts.
He was a member of North Ward Social Club, Schuylkill Haven.
In addition to his wife, John is also survived by three children: John Duffy, Jr. (Christine), Crissey Nun (Eric), & Tammy Sharp (Jeremy), three step-children: Jason Ryan Jones, Kimberly A. Jones, & Richie Jones, Jr. (Christine), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and four siblings: Patricia, Bonnie, Jody, & Leo.
Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
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