John Longhi

1947 - 2023

John Longhi, 75, of Hometown, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

He was the husband of Juliann (Oravec) Longhi. They would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on May, 16.

Born Nov. 4, 1947, in Coaldale, the son of the late Bartol and Maria (Panizza) Longhi. The deceased was a 1965 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and earned his B.S. in business from The Pennsylvania State University and remained an ardent Nittany Lion fan.

A member of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua, John worked for PPL for 33 years. In retirement, John and Juliann enjoyed world-traveling adventures. They were blessed to be able to spend their winters in Florida where they loved playing pickleball. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed fishing, boating and hiking. One of his proudest accomplishments was hiking Mount Presanella in the Adamello-Presanella range of the Italian Alps of northern Italy. As a first-generation Italian American, he passed his love for Italy to his family and was proud to be able to take them on many visits. John was selfless in his dedication to his family. His wife, children and grandchildren were the most important parts of his life.

Surviving, in addition to Juliann, are his daughters, Monica and her husband, David Willans, Plymouth Meeting; and Melissa and her husband, Tom Amershek, West Penn Twp. He was the loving "Nonno" to four grandchildren, Tyler and Derek Willans; and Emily and Ethan Amershek. He is also survived by his brother, William J Longhi (Anne); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Angelina Kemmerer (Allen); and great-nephew, Trentino Longhi.

His 75 years were too few, but his laugh, silliness and stories will be long remembered.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 655 East Broad St., Tamaqua.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in John's name at 10 a.m. Friday from St. John XXIII R.C. Church, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the church social hall.

Interment will be in St. Joseph's R.C. Church Cemetery, Summit Hill.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society Tamaqua / Carbon Unit, P.O. Box 33, Lansford, PA 18232.

Condolences or a fond memory of John can be expressed by visiting www

.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.