John Joseph Pascavage

1952 - 2022

John Joseph Pascavage, 69, of Warriors Mark, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at home after an extended illness.

Born Dec. 24, 1952, in Peckville, Pa., he was the son of the late John S. and Margaret (Rabel) Pascavage.

John is survived by his wife, Constance L. Jones. In addition, he is survived by one son, John Graham Pascavage, of Warriors Mark, and his fiancée, Gretchen Morgan; and four siblings, Ann Marie Bower and her husband, Harold, of Scott Twp.; Robert Pascavage and his wife, Joan Gima, of Scott Twp.; Joseph Pascavage, of Meshoppen; and Mary Ellen Swerdak and her husband, Paul, of Olyphant.

John graduated from Scranton Prep in 1970. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Penn State University in 1974, and his master's degree from Rutgers in 1980. He worked as a research and development chemist at American Cyanamid in Princeton, N.J., as a research and development manager at Albemarle in Tyrone, Pa., and the last nine years as a consultant for Universal Display Corp. He earned numerous scientific achievement awards and was a named inventor on multiple patents. Throughout his career, his intelligence and great sense of humor, were admired by all.

John enjoyed fly fishing, tying flies, playing classical guitar, tennis and gardening. In 1998, he co-founded the Little Juniata River Association, when he became concerned about the macroinvertebrate health on the river.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Little Juniata River Association: www.littlejuniata.net; or Pine Grove Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.