John Radvansky

John Radvansky, born in Elco, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 65 years, Jo Ann Radvansky; his loving children, Michele (Mark) Sherwin, John (Maria) Radvansky, and Andrew (Lynda) Radvansky; his grandchildren, Heather, Taylor, Kyle, Jordan, and Adam; and his great-grandchildren, Brooks and Isla. John is preceded in death by his parents, William Radvansky and Anna Burish; his son, Mark Radvansky; and his brothers, William, Robert, Michael, and Edward Radvansky.

John retired from General Motors’ Tool and Die division after 21 years of dedicated service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country for three years, specializing as a Cryptanalytic Technician. A true outdoorsman, he found joy in fishing and hunting, and in the peaceful rhythm of tending his garden. Those who knew him best also knew there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix—he was a jack of all trades with a knack for figuring out just about anything.

Some affectionately called him “Farmer John,” a fitting title for a man who could plant a row of vegetables so straight it looked professionally surveyed. He built his own home with his own two hands and somehow managed to never pay full price for anything along the way. His idea of a luxury purchase was a 40-year-old, one-row corn picker—because shiny didn’t matter nearly as much as useful. And while he could’ve medaled in the Swear Olympics when he got properly ticked, those closest to him understood the roots of that fire: a boyhood shaped by tough circumstances that forged a man who rose before the sun and often didn’t come in from the barnyard or fields until long after it had set. If you opened Webster’s Dictionary to the phrase “hard-working,” you might not see his picture, but you’d certainly find his name in the honorable mention section.

He was, in every meaningful way, one of a kind.