John McCabe Obituary
Born in Philadelphia, he was one of three sons of Leo McCabe and Jeanette T. (Rupnik) McCabe Boutilier, and his late step-father Robert D. Boutilier.
He graduated from Milton Hershey School and earned a full scholarship to East Stroudsburg State Teachers College (now East Stroudsburg University). Upon graduating, he accepted a job as English teacher with the Boyertown School District. His entire teaching career was spent with the Boyertown District; in the community he loved. He was a passionate and prolific vegetable gardener, and shared the fruits of his labor with everyone - family, friends, neighbors, nursing homes, churches, businesses.
John is survived by his half-sister Jane D. Roberts of Lansdowne, PA and his nephew Robert Hettel of Linwood, Washington.
In lieu of funeral services, per John's preference, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled.
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David Fisherowski
January 9, 2026
I taught with John for close to 30 years at Junior High West. I was a pole vault official during his track seasons and I officiated his 7th grade intramural basketball league. John was one of a kind. RIP John.
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Mary Lee Bigelow
January 9, 2026
John and my husband Chet were classmates. I remember John with his Thunderbird convertible and how proud he was of his car. Chet and I will remember John with a smile on our faces. Blessings, MaryLee Bigelow
Doug Oswald
January 7, 2026
Condolences
John coached wrestling, track and field, and basketball at Boyertown West JHS, now middle school
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