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John K. Davin

1955 - 2025

John K. Davin obituary, 1955-2025, Waynesburg, PA

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

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Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc. - Waynesburg

197 North Maiden St.

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

John Davin Obituary

John K. "Jack" Davin, 70, of Waynesburg, passed away at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in UPMC Washington, after a brief illness. He was born February 11, 1955, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Miles Davin, Sr. and Ruth Liniger Davin. Jack was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, St. Matthias Parish in Waynesburg. Jack was very active with the farmers market in the region, mainly the Morgantown Farmers Market. He ran the hydroponic farm known as the "Forever Greenehouse" in Greene County for over 20 years. He loved fishing with his son, Casey and he really enjoyed time with his granddaughters and cooking. His wife of 35 years, Terri Gorby Davin, survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kelsey (Steve) Krauss of Norristown; two granddaughters, Ava and Abigail Krauss; one sister, Polly (Karl) Zeth of Waynesburg; two brothers, Miles "Kissy" (Holly) Davin, Jr. of Waynesburg, Keith (Regina) Davin of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his parents, are one son, Casey Davin. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Shane M. Ayers, director. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, with Father Frances Frazier as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waynesburg. Photos and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2025.

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David J. Hockenberry

April 24, 2025

Terri and Family, deepest sympathy and prayers for you and family at this difficult time.

Dave & Mae (Pierce) Gill

April 22, 2025

Miles & family,
Deepest sympathies to you & yours in the loss of your brother, John. Prayers for comfort, strength & healing.
Sincerely,

Marcia M Lazenby..(Richards)

April 20, 2025

So sorry for you all on the loss of your brother....Kevin(Jack) and I went to see Gone with the Wind ..at the movie theatre in 8th grade....he was a great guy.

Shirley and Dan Shannon

April 20, 2025

0ur heart felt condolences to his family. God bless.

Doug Wagener

April 19, 2025

I am very sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. He was friend and a great guy. RIP Jack.

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23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc. - Waynesburg

197 North Maiden St., Waynesburg, PA 15370

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23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc. - Waynesburg

197 North Maiden St., Waynesburg, PA 15370

Apr

24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc. - Waynesburg

197 North Maiden St., Waynesburg, PA 15370

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