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John Young Obituary
John M. Young, 54, of Richmond Twp., passed away in his residence on Saturday, January 10, 2015.
He was the husband of Stacey A. (Bailey) Young. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Vincent I. and D. Elaine (Noll) Young.
John was a 1978 graduate of Hamburg Area High School and earned a degree in hotel/restaurant management from the Culinary Arts of Delaware.
He last worked at Cabela's, Tilden Twp.
John was a member of the Shoemakersville Fire Company.
He loved animals and enjoyed cooking. John especially loved being with his friends-they were his family.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Stacey, are a niece and nephew and his eleven birds and two cats.
John wanted his life celebrated, not mourned.
A Celebrate of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Twp. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Wednesday 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533 to assist the family with final expenses.
For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Young
Mary Louise Dundore
January 14, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was such a great person and I know he will be a great angel!!
Andrea Harvey
January 14, 2015
Stacey, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that while John is no longer in pain, he will walk beside you the rest of your life. In the quiet moments you will hear his voice.
Linda and Whitey Hafer
January 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a great man and will be missed dearly! He will never be forgotten.
Jennifer Masters
January 13, 2015
Stacy,
I am so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He is up with God now smiling down on you and in no more pain.
Jennifer Masters
January 13, 2015
Stacy,
I am so sorry to hear that John has passed and is now with God. He is up there in no more pain smiling down on you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Burkey
January 12, 2015
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. He and I were classmates and friends in school. I remember him as being a good person. He will be missed.
Kathy Kemp & Mo Stewart
January 12, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, Stacey. John was a great guy. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Julie and Mike Hoffert
January 12, 2015
Stacey, So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a nice person. I will cherish all of the memories I have of him.
Kathleen Knockstead
January 12, 2015
Stacey I have been praying for you and John for a long time.
John is in Gods hands as we all are.
God bless you.
Kathy Knockstead
Shelly Snyder
January 12, 2015
Stacey
So Sorry for your loss.....I know that you have a lot of great memories to help you get through your loss. Nothing can take away the pain of losing your husband but time will make it easier to remember the good times you shared and smile instead of cry.......My heart goes out to you.........
John & Debbie Weidman
January 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Rubright
January 12, 2015
It was a pleasure standing by John as a Firefighter at the Shoemakersville Fire Company, and I commend him for donating his time in the Social Quarters side of the Fire CompanyCompany as well. RIP John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Hinks
January 11, 2015
John & I worked together many years ago at Wanamakers. Always a caring gentleman to everyone. He will be be missed. RIP friend.
Scott & Karen Ulrich
January 11, 2015
So sorry Stacey. John was a great guy & will be missed by many. Thoughts & prayers.
January 11, 2015
Stacey, Dallas and I are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers sent
Ramona Loch
January 11, 2015
So sorry for your loss
Shelly Kissinger
January 11, 2015
Wonderful guy with a big heart. Rest easy my friend, till we meet again. R.I.P John ??
mike bailey
January 11, 2015
Stacey sorry for your loss
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