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Francis Hockenbraugh
June 15, 2025
Happy Heavenly Father's Day buddy. You're missed especially all the fun times we had at Ames . Never will I forget ya .
RIP my brother.
Fran hockenbraugh
June 14, 2024
Well buddy 7yrs since we lost one of the funniest guys I've every had the pleasure of my friend. The fun times we had at Ames and the laughs are still fresh in my as if it were yesterday. Especially the our jokes about ole Rich. I hope your strumming away at guitar up there and everyone is enjoying your playing. Happy Heavenly Father's Day my friend .
RIP John we're meet up again someday .
Fran
Fran Hockenbraugh
June 14, 2023
Well buddy here we are going in 6 yrs since you left us. Alot has changed , i retired almost 2 yrs ago and Ames is shutting the doors at the Camp Hil nand Hbg location soon. You are so missed my friend. I still have your messages saved in messenger since 2017 . I like to read it from time to time . RIP my friend, Happy Father's Day buddy . Until we meet again bud .
Fran Hockenbraugh
June 17, 2022
RIP my Brother , I think about ya a lot Buddy . We had some of the most memorable times at Ames . Never forget the laughs we shared , you made work a lot more fun John . RIP my friend .
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June 15, 2019
Well my friend it's been two years now.
What an empty feeling it is knowing every day you won't walk thru the door with your big smile.
John you touched my life and our friendship will never be forgotten. Joan said you used to tell stuff we did all the time and I just chuckled because I was always telling Sue John and I had a Blast today etc. etc. etc.
I miss you friend and some day we can sit and laugh again.
Happy father's day my brother.
RIP Brother..
Fran
Angie Waite
June 14, 2019
My sweet brother in law, I miss you every day. I can't believe its been 2 yrs. I see Paul struggle everyday being without you, his brother and best friend. It breaks my heart. We all love and miss you so very much. We watch videos of you singing and it makes us smile and reminds of what an amazing gift you were and the impact you had on everyone's lives. You will never be forgotten. We planted your tree and it is growing beautifully, so we know you are still with us. Until we meet again.....Angie
Missy
June 14, 2019
If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung,
Would you hear my voice come thru the music,
Would you hold it near as it were your own?
Thinking of you John ...and sending love to Joan and the girls.
Mike Miller
June 26, 2017
With deepest sympathy our prayers are with you all at this heartbreaking time Michael Miller and Daneta Benoist
Ron Markel
June 23, 2017
My prayers go out to his wife,Joan and his daughters.
June 23, 2017
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN"S PASSING. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IWITH THE LORD. HE HAD A UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOR. HE WILL BE MISSED. LOVE ANUT GLORIA AND UNCLE CARL
Fran Hockenbraugh
June 22, 2017
R.I.P.My friend you will be forever missed..
Thank you for all the memories John..
I so glad we met in life..
Thank you again.
Fran Hockenbraugh
June 22, 2017
Gonna miss you my friend.
You were my partner in crime as i told ya all the time.
We had so many fun times at work, we laughed so hard at time we had tears going down our faces, i had to drive away a number of times and come back so we could get it out..
Thank you so much for the laughs , the talks we had and an ever lasting friendship.
I loved you like my own brother .
My heart felt sympathy goes to out to your loving Joan and your daughters..
You left a void in my life that no one could ever fill my brother.
R.I.P. my Brother..
Big John 2017
June 22, 2017
John and family You will be missed by all Mike Kelley
Ron Markel
June 22, 2017
A true friend with a super big heart and soul. Enjoyed our conversation and times together and being there when a friend was needed.A real class act of a man that truely cares about people and enjoyed life. Was a pleasure to work with you at Ames and to gain a true and real friend.A Friend and Brother Always. With my heavy heart at this moment,im missing you so much brother.. I will never forget you and I will see you again one day....R.I.P. MY BROTHER/FRIEND
Melinda Sledzinski
June 22, 2017
I am so sad to hear of John's passing. He was a great friend of mine in his younger days and was one of the sweetest persons I knew.
My heart goes out to his wife, children, family members and friends. I'm sure you all have a ton of awesome memories with John. Now is the time to reflect on those memories and to keep John alive in your hearts.
There are no true words to express the sadness in losing a loved one but I know John would want a celebration of his life. Please accept my condolences and prayers. Hang in there! <3
Mary Howse
June 22, 2017
My condolences to Joan and her family on your loss of a source of sunshine to the world. John-boy always greeted us with a big smile and bigger hug! What a kind, giving, and talented soul. He was a brother to the Biggard family, especially, John and Linda.
Liz Murray
June 21, 2017
MaryAnn, sisters and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I heard good things of John from MaryAnn. Your family is a close knit and there will Peace in knowing he will be with his parents and our loveing Lord. Blessings to his wife and children.
Vicki Stock
June 21, 2017
I am so saddened by John's passing. He was a lovable big Teddy bear, so sweet & always laughing. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to Joan & your daughters. I know the heartbreak that you feel. Remember his love for life & his caring heart. My deepest sympathy
Fran Hockenbraugh
June 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
John and i were partners in crime..
I will surly miss him..
My prayers go out to Joan and their daughters..
May God bless.
Valerie Howard
June 21, 2017
To John's family; Your loss is great and will be with you always. Remember the good times and that John would wish that you would think of him and smile. He will watch over you forever and guide you.
I worked with John at Ames and consider him a good friend.
God has a new angel, John Fly High.
June 21, 2017
The world lost an amazing human being and it will never be the same. He had the biggest heart of anyone I ever knew. A smile that lit up a room. He always had love and hugs for anyone & everyone. If you knew him, even briefly, you loved him instantly. When he sang and played the guitar, you couldn't help but to smile & sing along. Volleyball and family parties will never be quite the same. He was an amazing Uncle to our girls, brother in law, and best friend to his brother, Paul. There will forever be an emptiness in our hearts and soul.
May the four winds blow you safely home...
Ramble on my sweet John, Ramble on....
Love you always, Angie
Craig Martek
June 21, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about John. He was a wonderful person to work with. His sincerity and positive attitude were contagious. I always looked forward to my morning handshake/fist bump and to chat about life in general. He will be greatly missed but always by in my memories, and you are all in my prayers.
Janelle Corcino
June 21, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this john was such a good friend we worked at reeses together for many years. Praying for your family at this time my deepest sympathy....
Chris Smith
June 20, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your families loss. He will be greatly missed.
Karl Kramer
June 20, 2017
John was a great guy. I worked with him for many years at Appleton Papers. Always enjoyed traveling with him on business trips and getting a chance to see the Packers play the Bears in Green Bay.
John, you will be missed. Love ya man!
Dave Steffen
June 20, 2017
John was a great addition to the neighborhood and s fast smile and wave to every passing neighbor. I will miss his annual parties in the summer and easy manner. Enjoy the journey and spread the message of peace and joy. You always made me smile no matter how bad my day was going.
Linda Careatti
June 20, 2017
Joan and family, my heart is crying for all of you. I know the only thing I can do is keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. If any of you need to chat or a just a get away I will be here for you. Heaven got another angel. Linda Careatti
Stephen Lezzer
June 20, 2017
Joan sorry for your loss...I had just met John at Ross's funeral and he seemed to be a very nice guy. ❤
RON RINDFUSS
June 20, 2017
ONLY NEW JOHN FROM A SHORT WHILE WORKING AT AMES. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON TO TALK WITH.ALWAYS IN A HAPPY MOOD. YOU'LL BE MISSED.
June 20, 2017
John was one of my best friends at work, we shared some really fun times there.
We laughed so hard at times that we couldn't talk to one another and tears ran down our faces..
He was My partner in crime as i used to tell him all time..
I will and do truly miss you.
I loved him like a brother and his loss hit me hard..
My sincere condolences go our to his loving wife and daughters..
Karen T
June 20, 2017
Rest in Peace John. Miss that BIG smile.
Mike Hoose
June 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Waite family. John was a great guy to work with, I trusted his input with a lot of the projects I had going on. John truly cared about his job and wanted things to be right. They don't make them like John anymore, I will miss talking with him. Was such a great guy to be around and always made me smile. I am going to miss seeing you every day at work.
Claire O Halloran
June 20, 2017
Sincere condolences to you Joan and your family on your loss. I will always hold dear the fond memories I have from the Blue Marlin and the fabulous music and song. RIP John.
Joe & Lori Ressler
June 20, 2017
To say we were sad to read this today, is an understatement.
I hope we made John's mornings as cheerful as he made ours.
All of us at Ressler's Bagel & Deli have the Waite family in our thoughts and prayers, mornings will never be the same.
David Nelson
June 20, 2017
I worked with Big J as I called him and I will truly miss him. We had planned on going to the all you can eat crab place he kept telling me about and I finally said yes and today was our scheduled date. Heaven definitely gained an angel. my condolences and prayers go out to his lovely wife and children whom he talked about often and to his entire family and friends.
Pat Zinn
June 20, 2017
I will miss that smiling face. So happy you were able to make the last two dinners. We all enjoyed visiting with you and Donna. Say Hi to everyone for us. See you again. Love you. Pat
Ed Books
June 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss and thoughts are with you. John was a great guy, making people smile and laugh. He will be missed.
Ed Books worked with John for many years.
Wish I could have seen him one more time.
Missy Peifer Berrell
June 20, 2017
Joan: I was so saddened to hear of John's untimely passing. I enjoyed catching up with you guys at recent events and just saw him a few weeks ago at a picnic where the old band got together and played. John had a smile ear to ear and a big ole hug to match. ...Rest easy my friend -
...Reach out your hand if your cup be empty...If your cup is full may it be again...Let it be known there is a fountain That was not made by the hands of men. ...Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter
Love, Peace and Prayer to you and the family and his many friends.
Carol Ann Carroll
June 20, 2017
I knew John since I was a kid......he was always so kind to me. He played in a band with a very very good friend of mine. I know what the family is going through, as I recently went through a similar tragedy/loss. My most heartfelt condolences to his family. The days/weeks/months/years ahead will not be easy...but then again, life isn't. Ride with the Angels John boy............
June 20, 2017
Love You Brother,
Liam
Courtney Reapsome
June 20, 2017
On behalf of Harrisburg Rugby, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Walt--( Bud ) George
June 20, 2017
I knew John from working at Appleton Papers years ago. John was a great guy who could definitely make you smile.
Ken Hostler
June 20, 2017
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of the family at this tough time. Every morning at Ames John and I would talk, say good morning, and just check to see how the day and family was going.
Lisa Sauder
June 20, 2017
Heaven definitely gained an angel on Sunday I can see him now up there smiling as he's throwing frisbee to his dog Masa. John was loved by all you could count on him to give hugs and smiles everyday knowing John has made a difference in my life as he has in so many I'm sure I have lived beside John for 21 years and seen him just about every morning and evening. His memory will live on with everybody. I will miss John I will miss seeing John smiling at me everyday and saying hi my condolences to Joan Betsy and Lauren and the rest of John's family he was very loving and he will be very missed.
R Hammond
June 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. John was a very nice person and nice to talk to in the morning at Ressler Bagel. I will miss seeing and talking to him in the morning while waiting on our bagels.
Clair Wilt II
June 20, 2017
I worked with John and knew him from before when we watched our daughters play soccer together. He was a devoted father, also a very good man and friend. He could always make your day better just by talking to him. He was a special person, he will be missed.
Michele J.
June 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss. John had a great smile and always took time to say hi.
Dave Nelson
June 20, 2017
This is hard for me to believe we were just making plans for dinner for today. I will truly miss you. My prayers and condolences goes out to your entire family whom John loved deeply and we talked about our families a lot together. John left me and others with memories that we will never forget may he rest with the lord in peace now.
Todd Ruch
June 20, 2017
I worked with Big John and enjoyed talking to him, we both shared the love of Motorcycles. He will be truly missed. So sorry for your lose..
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