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John Vanderhoff Obituary
GLEN LYON — John James Vanderhoff, Jr., of Glen Lyon, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
Born July 13, 1948, John was the son of the late John James Vanderhoff Sr. and Jane (Puterbaugh) Vanderhoff.
John was a devoted tractor trailer driver for Allan Industries, Wilkes-Barre, for over 40 years. To him, it wasn't a job, it was his passion.
John was a member of the Amvets Post 59, Hanover Township.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brother, Forester; his mother- and father-in-law; his brother-in-law, Walter Hish; his best friend, Rich Zielecki; and his dog, Keisha.
Surviving are his loving wife of 45 years, Michaelene (Kociban) Vanderhoff; son, Michael Vanderhoff; daughter, Nicole Borick and husband, John; sister-in-law, Rozanne Hish; grandchildren: Skylar, Coby, Samara, Tyler, Kaden, Chase, Noah and Jade Vanderhoff; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters; nieces; nephews; and other family and friends that will miss him very much.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home, Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. John will be laid to rest in St. Michael's Cemetery, Glen Lyon.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Vanderhoff
Sharon Dorris
October 30, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry and Ed Fritz
October 24, 2022
Michaelene and family, So sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Barb and Tom Williams
October 24, 2022
Michaelene, so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. Jack was a wonderful person.
Jim & Ann Kline
October 22, 2022
Dear Michaelene&Family,
We loved 'Jack' ~ our great not original Elvis...Jack will meet Elvis. . . & his family&friends once again!
Martin & Marlene Lewis
October 21, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Diane Winters Bicjan and husband John David Bicjan
October 21, 2022
Michaelene,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Diane Winters Bicjan and John David Bicjan
Cheryl Condo
October 21, 2022
Michaelene Michael & Nicole
So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts & prayers to you all.
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