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John Gaughan Obituary
John P. Gaughan, 86, of McAdoo, passed away Monday morning at Greenwood Nursing Center, Hometown.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Lukatch) Gaughan.
John was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo.
He was U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War.
Prior to retiring, John was employed as a mechanic at Beltrami Enterprises.
He was a former commander of the McAdoo American Legion. John was also a member of the McAdoo VFW Post 6708 and a life-member of the McAdoo Fire Co.
John enjoyed his Sunday polkas and Sunday afternoon car rides. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was the best "Pop Pop" to all.
Preceding him in death were his son, Thomas J. Gaughan Sr.; brother, Michael Gaughan; and sister, Cecilia King.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Helen (Jesky) Gaughan; sons, John P. Jr. and wife, Patty; Mark and partner, Millie; David and partner, Lynne; Michael and wife, Charlotte; daughter, Donna Kolbush and husband, Carl; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Rebarchick and husband, James; and Rose Jevit and husband, Rich; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, McAdoo.
Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family. Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.
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