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John Callahan Obituary
Born May 25, 1922, in Heckscherville, he was a son of the late Bart and Nellie Moran Callahan.
He attended St. Kieran's grade school and Cass Township High School. He was an Army veteran having served during World War II. He was employed by the former Alcoa and Pottsville Internist Association prior to retiring.
Jack was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Catholic War Veteran Post 1051 and a social member of Human Fire Company, Pottsville.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Ellen Callahan.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Anne Thomas Callahan, Pottsville; three daughters, Nancy Hanson and her husband, Patrick, Milltown, N.J., Jacqueline Kimmel and her husband, David, Schuylkill Haven, Sara Jane Givler and her husband, George, Ephrata; son, John J. Callahan Jr. and his wife, Donna, Pottsville; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anna Rountree, Philadelphia, LaVerne Mollish Kovac, Forestville, M.D., and Patricia Muldowney, Liverpool, N.Y.; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jack's 94th birthday, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorial contributions can be made to GoldenLiving Activities Program, 2401 W. Market St., Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements. Please share your memories and condolences with Jack's family at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deb Danchak
June 9, 2016
David, Jackie, & family:
So very sorry for you loss. Keep your precious memories of you dad with you and know you are so very blessed to have had them. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Deb
May 27, 2016
The Bohrman sisters pray for your healing of grief. Our sympathy is with you.
Kathy Wade O'Connor
May 27, 2016
John,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolence to your entire family. May you find comfort in your memories. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult months ahead.
John and Carisa
May 26, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you and your family have peace in knowing you are in our thoughts. Deepest sympathies.
Cindy Sandt
May 25, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have my very deepest sympathy.
Maryanne Conway
May 24, 2016
Mrs. Callahan and John, My sympathy to your entire family. It is only through your loving care that he lived almost 94 years! To live to see grandchildren and great grandchildren is a blessing. Know your family is strong in faith and love.
Jane Lewis Vernay
May 24, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 23, 2016
Jackie,Dave & Families,
May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Rosalie&Frank Rogers
Mickey Courtney
May 23, 2016
Anne and family; Very sorry to read of Jack's passing. He was a great man R.I.P. Jack. a friend
Maria Miller
May 23, 2016
RIP Jacko, you were the best. I will miss you. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Joseph & Jean Koury
May 23, 2016
Dear Aunt Anne,
please know that our prayers are with you all. Uncle Jack was a true great American with his service to country and moreover with you raising a great family.
Love you. Joe & Jean Koury.
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