John H. Gossert Sr.

John H. Gossert Sr., 73, of East Fallowfield, passed away at the Brandywine Hospital on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 after a brief illness with lymphoma.

John is the son of the late George E. Gossert and Lena R. Gossert. He served in the U.S. Army as a linemen from 1960 to 1962, when he then began working for Lauria Brothers Scrap Yard in South Coatesville for 36 years, retiring in 1998. John also enjoyed watching NASCAR races, fox hunting and was a lifetime member of the Thorndale Fire Co.

John is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Betty Jane Gossert, two sons, John H. Gossert Jr. of East Fallowfield, Robert D. Stone of Coatesville, two daughters, Kathy L. Alferez of Coatesville, Kara L. Gossert of Honey Brook; nine grandchildren and one great, granddaughter. He was predeceased by his parents, brother George, and son Randy.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery of East Fallowfield. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Funeral Home from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com