JOHN E. DUNWORTH

1930 - 2024

GRAMPIAN - John E. Dunworth, 94, of Grampian went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Grampian, a son of the late Vernon Ira and Helen R. (Ritz) Dunworth.

John was employed for 33 years by Hallstrom Construction of DuBois. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Curwensville where he served in various positions through out the years. He also was a U.S. military veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by two daughters, Connie Dunworth of DuBois and Sharon Stott and husband Lee of Grampian; three grandchildren, Mandy Patterson Greene and husband Mike of Clearfield, Christy Patterson of DuBois and Sarah Winslow Brubaker; three great grandchildren, Marissa and Alex Greene and Allison Brubaker. He is also survived by his special friend Delores Spaid.

Also survived by sisters Jean Mathews of Stronach, Joan Heichel of Woodland, Nancy Neeper and husband LeRoy of Curwensville, Lois McMasters of Doylestown; one brother, Arnold Dunworth and wife Linda of Grampian; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Dunworth of DuBois, and Pat Dunworth of Luthersburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances E. (Addleman) Dunworth on Oct. 29, 2013 whom he wed on Dec. 24, 1955 in Grampian. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Dunworth, and a daughter Gail Winslow; brothers, Vern Jr. and James Dunworth; a sister, Margie Bailey; and brothers-in-law, Lawrence Butch Mathews, Clair Heichel and Keith McMasters.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to Connie M. and Summer for their excellent care given to their father.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Curwensville, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 at noon with the Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating.

Interment will be held at the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

Friends will be received at the church on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the hour of services at noon.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Curwensville, PA 16833.

Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.

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