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Mr. Saylor was born on December 22, 1954 in York and was the son of the late John W. and Violet M. (Schaefer) Saylor.
John was a graduate of Dallastown High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and his Master's degree from Syracuse. He was a computer programmer and worked for the York Bank, Harley Davidson, McCrory's, and eventually retired from the Bon-Ton upon its closing.
John was a Penn State fan and also rooted for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Orioles. He was an avid traveler and was a member of Living Word Community Church.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Saylor and his wife Diane; Michael and Mindy Pitonyak; nieces, Carolyn, Dana and his nephew, Jason. He is also survived by his extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356, with Pastor Aaron Kunce officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family.
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Phyllis Hilkert
March 3, 2024
John joined us on so many awesome trips and cruises. He always had a smile and was very bright and was always kind and generous.
Joe Gaetani
March 2, 2024
I worked with John at The Bon Ton. He never let his disabilities stand in his way. He knew no barriers. He had the fortitude to complete his bachelor's degree, his master's degree and continue to go on and build a successful career in Information Technology. He was also a great conversationalist. We had many interesting conversations about many topics. I admired and respected his strength, intelligence, empathy and sense of humor. He may have passed on way too soon, but he lived his life to the fullest and had no regrets. I will take that with me. He will be missed.
Zoe Stetson
February 13, 2024
I met John in college where we were both members of the speech team. We had many great experiences competing against other college teams.
We continued our friendship over the years by getting together for an annual summer reunion in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Those are lifetime memories.
I most recently saw John in September 2023 at another team reunion, pictured below. Ironically, we talked about our lives and careers. It impressed me when John said that he had led a happy and fulfilled life, and that he felt he had made a positive impact on the people around him.
I will always remember John as a happy man who never let anything get in the way of living his life to the fullest. He was a true inspiration to those whose lives he touched, and I´m happy to be among them.
Rest in peace, dear friend. I will never forget you.
Roland Sanders
February 2, 2024
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Ilene Glatfelter
February 1, 2024
I met and worked with John at The Bon-Ton Stores. I believe he came to our home and helped me with my first computer set up. He was a dear friend and always willing to help another.
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