He was born in Denver to the late Harold S. and Mildred A. (Kline) Weaver; and was the husband of Yvonne (Moyer) Weaver, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
John was the owner/operator of Weaver Industries. He was a member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He was a lifetime member of the Denver Fire Department serving over 50 years and acted in every office. He also served with the Reinholds Fire Department and was a Pennsylvania Fire Service
Instructor. He was a board member of
Cocalico School District for 12 years where he also coached bowling and golf. John was a Free Mason of the Ephrata Masonic Lodge #665, a member of and instrumental in starting the Denver Athletic Association,
Cocalico Midget Football Association, a member of
Heidelberg Country Club and a past member of Red Rose Horse and Pony Club. He served on the Ephrata
Community Hospital Board, Denver National Bank Board, Fulton Bank Advisory Board, Denver Zoning Hearing Board, Cocalico Area Police Board and he served as
treasurer for the Denver Borough Authority.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by 3 sons: John J. "JJ," husband of Dawn (Kiser) Weaver, of Georgia; James A., husband of Chivonne (Kline) Weaver, of Denver; and
Jason T., husband of Stephanie (Behney) Weaver, of
Denver; 4 grandchildren: Jacob Ryan, CharLee Marie,
Jenna Kate and Tanner Christian Weaver.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 29th, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, 11 South Muddy Creek Road, Denver. A Masonic service will be
conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Ephrata Blue Lodge #665 F. & A.M. An additional viewing will be held on Wednesday, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Church, followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Peter Schwabe-Fry
officiating. Interment will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to Denver Fire Company New Truck Fund, 425 Locust St., Denver, PA 17517, Harold S. Weaver Scholarship Fund, c/o Jim Weaver, 425 S. 4th St., Denver, PA 17517, or Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, 11 S. Muddy Creek Church Road, Denver, PA 17517.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for all of the love, visits, heartfelt gestures, thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral &
Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
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Tari Behrman
February 1, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I knew John from his time hunting in Gillette, Wyoming. My deepest sympathy to all of your family at this time.
K D
February 1, 2019
I was so sorry to hear about John. I hope you and your family can find peace and comfort in Gods word and the good memories that can help see you through the tough times. John 6:40
January 30, 2019
Dear JJ and family, our most heartfelt and loving condolences go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Love and God's Blessings, Keith, Kimberly and Keith Richard Gagnon
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