John R. Reimer

1938 - 2025

John "Jack" R. Reimer, 86, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 26, 1938, in New Kensington, to the late Richard (Dick) and Doris Mae (Barber) Reimer. Jack is survived by his wife, the love of his life of 32 years, Patty Phillips Reimer. He was a 1956 graduate of Ken High and then graduated from Grove City College. Jack worked with casting equipment for many years, selling foundry equipment, and then formed his own business called Reimer Industrial Sales Company. He absolutely loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Jack had many talents and hobbies. His favorite pastime was at their cottage in Conneaut Lake, with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his daughter, Bethany (Dominic) Lamarco; son, Paul (Kim) Reimer; sister, Judy Warden, and her children, Travis and Kelly; brother-in-law, Michael (Sandy) Phillips; sisters-in-law, Deanna Gatto, Lisa Phillips, and the late Evangeline Arabia; nieces, Chrissy (Andy) Haase, Jen-Eva (Frank) Sack, Francine Arabia, and Jeanine Arabia; nephew, Francis John (Becca) Arabia; grandchildren, Logan, Mason, and Hannah; as well as several great-grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son, Jim; brother-in-law, Thomas Warden; and nephew, Thomas Warden. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in JOSEPH J. CARDARO FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, 724-337-3325. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Jack to the family. www.cardarofuneralhome.com