John I. Severn

John I. Severn

John Severn Obituary

Published by Allen Funeral Home, Inc. - Bloomsburg Location on Sep. 16, 2019.
John was born on January 8, 1929 and passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Throughout his younger years, Jack attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 342 Iron St., Bloomsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church with Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy with military honors being provided by a combined American Legion and V.F.W. groups. New Rosemont Cemetery Old Berwick Road Bloomsburg, PA, 17815 Public Visitation SEP 18. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT) St Columba Catholic Church 342 Iron St Bloomsburg, PA, 17815-1824 Mass of Christian Burial SEP 18. 11:00 AM (EDT) St Columba Catholic Church 342 Iron St Bloomsburg, PA, 17815-1824.

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