John O. Young

John O. Young

Potterville, PA

John O. Young, 78, of Potterville, passed away on October 18, 2024. Born on November 4, 1945, John's journey was marked by a steadfast dedication to his work, his family, and his many interests that brought joy to all who knew him.

John is survived by his adoring children Terri Lynne (Bub) Blaisure, and Kevin (Sheilah) Young, his stepchildren Robert (Pam) Yates III, Marge (Rhonda Gates), and Gary Joslyn Jr. (Colleen), his grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as “Papa John;” Rebecca (Drew) Clouse-Mickey, Erin Clouse, Ashly Young, Amanda (Justin) Eimers, Alex Young, step grandchildren Brittany Park, Robert Yates IV, Steven (Marissa Mowry) Yates, Cameron Yates(Jenna Crawford), Devin Yates(Chloe Faunce), AnnaMarie Walter, Troy Walter, Gavin Joslyn(Isabella Galeno), and Emilio Rivera. His special great grandchildren Callen, Camryn, Carter, Sophia, Parker, Oliver, and Isabella, and step great grandchildren Sterling, Avalon, Bo, Nash, Wrenleigh, Conner, Maggie, Waylon and Sloan. He will be greatly missed by his nephew Tony Young, who resided with him, his stepbrother Gary Ross, stepsister Shirley Rockwell, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to his parents, Duane Young and Rebecca Kelley, John was predeceased by his stepson Boyd Eugene Yates, step-grandsons’ Jimmy Contreras and Tony Yates a step-granddaughter Katie Evans, his sister Mary Jane Young, step siblings Bob Ross and Mary Russell, and his close friends Dale Taylor, Donald “Colonel” Clink, and Bill Fuller.

For more than three decades, John's professional life was deeply rooted in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot), where he supervised road construction and plowing. John was a proud member of VFW Post #6824 where he was a lifetime member of the Auxiliary, and the Roman-LeRay-Franklin Masonic Lodge #418.

Beyond his professional endeavors, John was an avid hunter who cherished the opportunity to share his passion with his children. He would eagerly wait for deer season each year; not only for the thrill of the hunt, but the opportunity to spend time with Terri and Kevin. John's love for the outdoors extended to his home, where he took great pride in maintaining his yard, working countless hours a week ensuring things were just perfect.

He always looked forward to his Monday trips to the sale barn with his good friend John Wright, it was there that he would keep up to date on all the local gossip and happenings.

John's dexterity and creativity were evident in everything he touched. A true jack of all trades, he could build anything he set his mind to. His retirement project, affectionately known as "The Barn," was a labor of love. What once stood as a simple barn was transformed by John's vision and craftsmanship into a remodeled masterpiece that stood as a symbol of his lifetime of skills and the joy he found in creation.

Family and friends are invited to a period of visitation on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main Street, Nichols, NY from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 am.  Masonic services will be conducted at 11:30 followed by a service celebrating John’s life at noon with  Pastor Larry Jennings Officiating. Graveside services will follow at Darling Cemetery. Memories and condolences can be shared in his guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com.