John J. Werner, Sr.
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John J
. Werner, Sr., 65, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Linda Apgar Werner with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Leroy and Frances Kolodski Werner.
An area resident all his life and 1963 graduate of Octorara High School, John served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. He was employed by Arcelor Mittal (Lukens Steel) of Coatesville as a millwright with 45 years of service. He was a lifetime member and trustee of the Polish American Citizen Club of Coatesville, lifetime member of the Parkesburg VFW Post 4480, member of the Christiana American Legion Post 0865 and also the Local Steelworkers Union 1165. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Shelly W., wife of Len Biernacki of Kinzers, John J. Werner, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Christiana and Ryan M. Werner and wife Dana of Honey Brook, six grandchildren and seven sisters; Elaine Chapman of Atglen, Dorothy Cabott of FL, Betty Amico of NY, Alice Findley of Parkesburg, Mary Lou Hall of Texas, Fran Wickins of NY and Susan Shoemaker of Kirkwood. He was preceded in death by a brother Leroy Werner, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave. Parkesburg, Pa. 19365. Interment will follow at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Sunday evening, January 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA 19365.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's memory to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall, West Chester, PA 19380.
Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Good Man
Dear Family, I know I did not know you all but I did have the pleasure of working with John both in the mill and with the Union. John was an outstanding workmate in both areas. It was a pleasure to have known John. I live in Florida so I just wanted to take the time to thank all of you to have shared John with the rest of us. He will be missed by so many. Just want to say a quick prayer for you all.
Lord Father God we just thank you for the time we were able to share with John in your presence. Lord we just ask to help this family with their greif at this sad but also joyous time, because Father we know that he is with You know. We thank you for Your Son Jesus Christ and with His love we shall carry on. God Bless family. Phil Trace Past President United Steelworkers Local 1165 Coatesville, Pa.
Sorry for your loss
John & Ryan,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Both of you and your families are in my prayers. I know this is not an easy time but I want you to know I am here for you if you need anything.
Although we have never met in person we have worked together for many years and I feel very close to you. You are both fine young men I'm sure your father was very proud of you both. I know you will miss him.
Please send my condolences to your mother.
Prayers & hugs to both of you
Sue
Thank you
Sue, thank you for your kind words.Ryan and I really appreciate it.
Dear Linda and Family, We
Dear Linda and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Johnnys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have great memories of John as neighbors and with Denny working with him. God Bless. Denny Sherry Mowday and the Sam Softchin Family
I was really sorry to hear
I was really sorry to hear about your Father's passing. I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life. If you need anything or feel a need to talk please give me a call.
Sue, Thank you so much for
Sue, Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to me in this time of sadness.
Dear Linda, I was saddened to
Dear Linda,
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. It is never easy to loose a loved one. We are all praying for your family. May God Bless you all.
The Werner Family
I am so sorry for your loss. John and Ryan you are both great men and im sure your father was also. Please let me know if you need anything!
thank you
Thank you for your condolence
Remembering John
What a nice guy! May he rest In Peace!
Sorry For Your Loss. I,m
Sorry For Your Loss. I,m Gonna Miss Fooling With John's Computer And Eating His Pretzels. He was A Good Person.
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
Author: Unknown
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
God's Garden
God's Garden
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God' s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you' d never ever
Get well on earth again.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered " Peace be thine "
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.
Author Unknown