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John Markalonis Obituary
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to William and Stella Polisky Markalonis.
He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
John then served six years in the Navy as a Radar Electronics Technician in the Pacific during the Vietnam War era. He graduated from California State University Long Beach cum laude with a BA in mathematics while working in the Naval shipyard. He later worked on air defense systems in the aircraft industry.
John brought his love of hunting and fishing, which began in Pennsylvania, with him to California, Alaska, Montana, and elsewhere.
He is survived by brothers Bill Markalonis and Fr. Joe Markalonis TOR, sister Mary Ann Millar (Bill) and nieces and nephews in Texas and California.
The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's church with Fr. Joe Markalonis TOR as celebrant. Burial at St. Joseph's cemetery in DuBois.
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Jessica
August 6, 2018
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I express my condolences to the family. May the Hearer of prayer give your family peace and strength during this difficult time. - Psalm 29:11
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