John Kevin Sullivan

John Kevin Sullivan obituary, Lake Ariel, PA

John Kevin Sullivan

John Sullivan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Teeters' Funeral Chapel (a.k.a. Teeters' East Chapel) on Mar. 4, 2026.
John Kevin Sullivan, age 62, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 2, 2026, following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

The eldest of seven children, John was born in Huntington, NY, on July 26, 1963, to Judith E. (Traxler) Sullivan and the late John T. Sullivan. He earned a bachelor's degree from SUNY Binghamton and his master's degree from Syracuse University. He worked as an insurance representative until his MS forced him to retire.

He is survived by two daughters: Bretten Sullivan of Buffalo, NY and Carlin Sullivan of Islip, NY; his mother, Judith E. Sullivan of Lake Ariel; one sister: Kathleen Sullivan of Holbrook, NY; and five brothers: Timothy Sullivan of Stony Brook, NY, Stephen Sullivan of Lake Ariel, Brian Sullivan of Holbrook, NY, James Sullivan of St. James, NY and Matthew Sullivan of Lake Ariel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced.

Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

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