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John Davison Obituary
John L. Davison, 54, of Wilkes-Barre passed away suddenly on Feb. 9, 2013 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born April 10, 1958 in Harrisburg, he was a son of Irene Savage Davison of Wilkes-Barre and the late William A. Davison.
A member of the Class of 1976, he was an academic and athletic standout on the Meyers High School football and wrestling teams and graduated from Harvard University, where he played Ivy League football. John was a member of the 1981 Presidential Inaugural Committee in Washington, D.C.
John was the owner of William A. Davison & Son Inc.
He was a communicant at the Church of Saint Aloysius and a member of both the Parish of Saint Robert Bellarmine and Wyoming Valley Country Club.
John was an avid reader, consuming many Tom Clancy novels, and enjoyed a game of cards with family and friends. He was a fierce competitor, but always a gentleman and good sport.
John was a lifelong, devoted caregiver to his mother and cherished summer family gatherings at Harveys Lake. His passing creates a permanent void in their lives, but vivid memories of his rare, genuine goodness will sustain both his family and all who knew him.
He will be greatly missed by his mother, Irene N. Davison; siblings, Dr. William A. Davison and wife, Donna, Tampa, Fla., Irene N. Brislin, Harveys Lake, Kathleen A. Hudik and husband, Michael, Smock, Pa., Dr. Thomas M. Davison and wife, Nancy, and Dr. James P. Davison and wife, Diane, all of Tampa and Attorney Robert V. Davison and wife, Anna Marie, Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.
Celebration of John's Life will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from McLaughlin's - The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St. in Wilkes-Barre, with Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of Saint Aloysius. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Diocesan Annual Appeal, 300 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503-1279.
Permanent messages and memories can be shared with John's family at www.celebratehislife.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Davison
Rosanne B. Mesh
February 22, 2013
Mrs. Davison & Family,
Please accept my deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Son & brother. I did not know John, but I know his Mom, the best, most wonderful Teacher and Family friend any one could ever have; I am a former Student of Mrs. Davison; I graduated from Hanover High School, Class of 1970. From knowing Mrs. Davison, I know that John was a loving Son, Brother, Uncle & friend & I want to send a hug from afar to Mrs. D and John's entire family
John will always be caring for his Mom; now he is her Guardian Angel.
Memories are Forever,
Neil Yeager
February 21, 2013
For Irene & Mrs. Davison,
I was surprised & saddened to hear of John's passing. All of you are some of the kindest people I have had the honor of doing work for. John will be missed & the rest of you are in my prayers.
Roberta Dalon Conrad
February 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I think of your family often.
February 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss. MHS class of 1976. Tricia Hirthler Jones
February 17, 2013
Dear Kathy, Irene, Mrs. Davison, and entire Davison Family,
I was so very saddened to learn of the passing of your dear son/brother, John. I always felt a connection to the Davison family whom I believed was similar to mine--a very close-knit, large, loving family. I know you will all be a support and bring comfort to one and other in the days ahead. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all give you peace and comfort.
Fondly, Mary Lorusso (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
February 17, 2013
Dear Kathy, Irene, Mrs. Davison and entire Davison Family,
I was so very sad to learn of the loss of your brother/son, John. I always felt a connection to the Davison family as it was so very similar to mine--a very close-knit, loving, large family. I know you will find strength and support in one and other. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Ann (Lorusso) Jones
February 17, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. I considered him a good high school friend and although I hadn't had the pleasure of keeping in touch with John in my adult years he will be missed as a part of my wonderful high school memories. It sounds like he lived his adult life the way he lived his highschool life... as a true gentleman! To Kathy (who I remember from my sister Mary)and the rest of the Davison family, My Deepest Sympathies.
Bethann Geiser
February 15, 2013
To Mrs Davison and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of knowing Bill, first, then John during my years at Henry's and there were no finer men. My prayers are with you all. I will pray to John to continue to be a guiding light for us all.
Pete Butera
February 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family during this time of loss and grief. We lost a true friend and a man who cared deeply for his family much too soon. His memory will live on in all of us.
Mark and Lorraine Alles
February 15, 2013
Irene and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dear brothers passing.
William J. (Billy) Davison
February 14, 2013
John was one of the most selfless people I have ever known. My pleasure is to be able to call him "Uncle." My hope as a father, husband and man is to be patient and resolute as he was. He is an inspiration for all of us.
Marge Davison Mariano
February 14, 2013
John was the best of the best It was an honor to know someone so good and yet so much fun I will miss him,
Jayne Haefele
February 14, 2013
Irene Brislin, so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Jayne Dallas Family Practice.
And God will certainly leave a light on at the lake for you
Don Savage
February 14, 2013
With the light of his life!
Don Savage
February 14, 2013
Donald Savage
February 14, 2013
From Paul Hughes (Mouse) via DJS email:
I am sorry to hear about John. I always enjoyed our discussions the few times I had a chance to speak to him over these adult years. It seems like yesterday that I was shoving him off a floating dock and urging Misty to sic him and Bob D. in the lake. Such grim news now. Let's hope for better days to come.
patricia Westcott
February 14, 2013
Remembering my high school years, John was always a true gentleman. God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Melody Reese Hopson
February 14, 2013
Bob, sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Prayers for you & your family. God bless.
Bob Davison
February 14, 2013
God took the best one of us first... John, Uncle John, Big John...It is hard to accept this tragic loss. Like my Dad, my brother was one of the most selfless human beings I have ever met. He was a "Good Man" in every sense and this world is a lesser place without him. But we are so very lucky to have known him on our journey. His impact on each one of us is deep and permanent. It was an honor knowing John, a rare privilege.
In John's true fashion, our grief shall translate into pride and gratitude in knowing this unigue individual. Each day, we will see John. On the porch at the lake. Out back cooking 3 dozen hot dogs. In his chair watching a sporting event. Lovingly caring for mom. He kept his promise to Dad without regret or reservation.
We will see his smile every time we get together and remember how family was his most precious possession. And he will be with us.
This weekend and beyond, lets celebrate the Life Of John.....through our tears, lets honor our dear John, who, along with our Dad, is no doubt getting ready for our Family's Final Gathering....God Bless my dear bother John.
Herb and Sue Woodeshick
February 14, 2013
Sue and I were sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be with. I enjoyed playing golf with him and fondly remember playing the Berwick Bulldog Open with him.
Bradley Wasinda
February 14, 2013
Rest in peace John. You will surely be missed, and always remembered.
February 13, 2013
RIP Our prayers are with all of you,
Dr. John & Beverly Wasinda
Seth Blizzard
February 13, 2013
Very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with John over the past 5 years. He was always a joy to be around. Rest In Peace my friend.
Leo Davison
February 13, 2013
Barbara and I are greatly saddened to hear of John's passing. We always enjoyed seeing him, he was always alot of fun and just all around nice guy. John, Bill Sr. and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginny Chwastyk
February 13, 2013
To the Davison Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have know all of you for a very long time. I feel like I also lost a member of my family. John was kind, caring and loving person. May John rest in peace.
Tony Morrash
February 13, 2013
Mrs Davison, Tom, Jim and all of the Davison family. So sorry to hear of the passing of John. Growing up with him, playing football and wrestling with him, I have many great memories of my friend. He was indeed a good man, brother and son. May his soul rest in piece and may God comfort your family at this most difficult time.
Diana Solano
February 13, 2013
I knew John thru my husbands business. He was a very special person and always made me feel very welcome whenever we talked. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joanne Lacey McDade
February 13, 2013
Admired John's kind nature and devotion to his mother. MHS class of '76 will never forget him. John will be deeply missed.
Kathleen
February 13, 2013
Long may you run, John....it was always a pleasure dealing with you.
Gail Morris
February 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss & please know your family are in my prayers. I remember stopping at your place at the lake to pay a visit & found John sitting next to his mother on the front porch 2 years ago=what a wonderful son.To be there for someone is a gift & know God will be there for him.
joe solano
February 13, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing,He was a friend and business associate, He will be missed
Keith Konecke
February 13, 2013
Sorry to see the news. John was a neighbor and childhood friend. Always shocking To lose someone.
tom davison
February 13, 2013
we miss you so much already John. rest in peace brother.
jeff woodworth
February 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of Johns'passing, may God hold John and his family in the palm of his hand and give you peace and comfort.
Anna Marie
February 13, 2013
No words can describe the loss of such a wonderful human being. John was one of the last remaining selfless men to walk this earth. It would take years of sacrifice and learning kindness to recreate being like him for one day. There is no way to express how our hearts actually hurt and for how much we will miss him and no way to thank him for making us better for just to have known him. God Bless You! John, your very sad sister-in-law.
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