John Poczontek

John Poczontek obituary, Medina, OH

John Poczontek

John Poczontek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waite Funeral Home Medina on Feb. 7, 2024.

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John Poczontek, age 76, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on February 5, 2024. He was born to John Robert and Helen (Rossie) Poczontek on July 3, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of United Auto Workers at General Motors. John enjoyed woodworking and making gifts and furniture for his family. He was a big fan of Fox News.
John is survived by his children, Christina Myers (Scott), Carie Garrett (Dan), John Poczontek, and Joe Poczontek (Emily); his grandchildren, Rainer, Sarena, Evelyn, Carlee, Crew, Griffin, and Julian; his siblings, Jean Gibson (James), Linda Keiper (Butch), Helen Robertson (Charles), Robert Poczontek, and Patty Modon (James); numerous nieces and nephews; and former spouse and mother of his children, Diane Davis. He was preceded by his parents and his brother, Joe Poczontek.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, OH 44256. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 12:15 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.
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