John D. Prah Jr

John D. Prah Jr. 79 of Allenwood, passed away peacefully on Aug 12, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
John was born Sept 13,1943 in Lewisburg, PA to the late John and Dorothy Prah. John is survived by his wife, Helen E. Russell Prah She was his high school sweetheart and they were married for 60 years. He graduated from Lewisburg High School, class of 1961.
He graduated from Montgomery Jr College, Bethesda, MD 1965, and University of Northern CO in Greeley, CO class of 1974. He completed a machinist apprenticeship with the Department of Defense. He retired from OPM for the Department of Defense in 1988, after 26 years of civil service. After retiring he worked for FlowServ at various nuclear plants. His adventure in life was traveling with his sweetheart. Many cross-country trips including Alaska, Arizona, Wyoming, also European travel to Ireland, Italy, Croatia, and a few cruises. He enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with family. He loved reading and playing cinch at the Teek.
John had a true passion for West Ocean City, MD from his childhood, through his retirement he enjoyed hardshell crabs, the casino and the friends.
He had two children, Paul R. Prah ( wife Laurie) and daughter Susan M. Prah (and Raymond Russo). Three grandchildren, Ashley Wolff (husband Alex) Cody Prah, Jessie O'Neill (husband Larry). His two great grandchildren, Henry O'Neill, Jet Prah.
He is survived three younger siblings, James D Prah, Joseph D Prah, Mary J Sholley (Prah)
And many nieces and nephews
A Celebration of Life with friends and family will be announced at a later date.
In place of flowers send donations to the Watsontown Historical Association, 109 Main St. Box 4 Watsontown, PA 17777, or your favorite charity.
Cards and remembrances can be mailed to 256 Columbia Ave, Allenwood, PA 17810