Oil City Derrick, Jun 2020:
John N. Huff, Jr., 87, of Franklin, died in the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his home. Born November 18, 1932 in Oakland Township, he was the son of the late John N., Sr. and Roxie (Lesh) Huff.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School Class of 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1953 and was he was honorably discharged September 25, 1955 as a Sergeant First Class, then joined the PA National Guard in 1955. He worked as a machinist for Chicago Pneumatic Tool, for Oil City Glass, Co., and General Electric in Grove City. A man of the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved gardening, and watching birds. He was a member of the Kiwanis and an active member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, where he was in the men's and general choir groups and a youth leader. In keeping with his dedicated lifestyle to his community, he shared over 50 years of his life with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 34. He aided many Scouts earn their Eagle Scout Rank, 7 of which were in his own family, earned many Mentor Pins, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He was a family man who enjoyed the many bus trips he took with his wife and all the toys he made from woodworking for his grandchildren, some of which were sold at AppleFest. Watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will always be some of his fondest memories.
On November 26, 1952, he married Virginia Sandieson, who survives, with three sons, Steve Huff (Tracy), and twins, Gale Huff (Cheryl) and Dale Huff (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Jayson Huff, Holly Huff (Marcus), Sean Huff, Shannon Weller (Jared), Evan Huff (Paige), Joshua Huff (Sherry), and Lindsey Huff (Josh); and 7 great-grandchildren. Deceased are his parents; two sisters, Lois Exley and Patricia Bass; and granddaughter, Jaymie Huff.
Funeral services for John will be held privately for the family on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Randy Kightlinger officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
John N. Huff, Jr., 87, of Franklin, died in the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his home. Born November 18, 1932 in Oakland Township, he was the son of the late John N., Sr. and Roxie (Lesh) Huff.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School Class of 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1953 and was he was honorably discharged September 25, 1955 as a Sergeant First Class, then joined the PA National Guard in 1955. He worked as a machinist for Chicago Pneumatic Tool, for Oil City Glass, Co., and General Electric in Grove City. A man of the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved gardening, and watching birds. He was a member of the Kiwanis and an active member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, where he was in the men's and general choir groups and a youth leader. In keeping with his dedicated lifestyle to his community, he shared over 50 years of his life with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 34. He aided many Scouts earn their Eagle Scout Rank, 7 of which were in his own family, earned many Mentor Pins, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He was a family man who enjoyed the many bus trips he took with his wife and all the toys he made from woodworking for his grandchildren, some of which were sold at AppleFest. Watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will always be some of his fondest memories.
On November 26, 1952, he married Virginia Sandieson, who survives, with three sons, Steve Huff (Tracy), and twins, Gale Huff (Cheryl) and Dale Huff (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Jayson Huff, Holly Huff (Marcus), Sean Huff, Shannon Weller (Jared), Evan Huff (Paige), Joshua Huff (Sherry), and Lindsey Huff (Josh); and 7 great-grandchildren. Deceased are his parents; two sisters, Lois Exley and Patricia Bass; and granddaughter, Jaymie Huff.
Funeral services for John will be held privately for the family on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Randy Kightlinger officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
Oil City Derrick, Jun 2020:
John N. Huff, Jr., 87, of Franklin, died in the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his home. Born November 18, 1932 in Oakland Township, he was the son of the late John N., Sr. and Roxie (Lesh) Huff.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School Class of 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1953 and was he was honorably discharged September 25, 1955 as a Sergeant First Class, then joined the PA National Guard in 1955. He worked as a machinist for Chicago Pneumatic Tool, for Oil City Glass, Co., and General Electric in Grove City. A man of the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved gardening, and watching birds. He was a member of the Kiwanis and an active member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, where he was in the men's and general choir groups and a youth leader. In keeping with his dedicated lifestyle to his community, he shared over 50 years of his life with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 34. He aided many Scouts earn their Eagle Scout Rank, 7 of which were in his own family, earned many Mentor Pins, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He was a family man who enjoyed the many bus trips he took with his wife and all the toys he made from woodworking for his grandchildren, some of which were sold at AppleFest. Watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will always be some of his fondest memories.
On November 26, 1952, he married Virginia Sandieson, who survives, with three sons, Steve Huff (Tracy), and twins, Gale Huff (Cheryl) and Dale Huff (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Jayson Huff, Holly Huff (Marcus), Sean Huff, Shannon Weller (Jared), Evan Huff (Paige), Joshua Huff (Sherry), and Lindsey Huff (Josh); and 7 great-grandchildren. Deceased are his parents; two sisters, Lois Exley and Patricia Bass; and granddaughter, Jaymie Huff.
Funeral services for John will be held privately for the family on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Randy Kightlinger officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
John N. Huff, Jr., 87, of Franklin, died in the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his home. Born November 18, 1932 in Oakland Township, he was the son of the late John N., Sr. and Roxie (Lesh) Huff.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School Class of 1950. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1953 and was he was honorably discharged September 25, 1955 as a Sergeant First Class, then joined the PA National Guard in 1955. He worked as a machinist for Chicago Pneumatic Tool, for Oil City Glass, Co., and General Electric in Grove City. A man of the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved gardening, and watching birds. He was a member of the Kiwanis and an active member of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, where he was in the men's and general choir groups and a youth leader. In keeping with his dedicated lifestyle to his community, he shared over 50 years of his life with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 34. He aided many Scouts earn their Eagle Scout Rank, 7 of which were in his own family, earned many Mentor Pins, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He was a family man who enjoyed the many bus trips he took with his wife and all the toys he made from woodworking for his grandchildren, some of which were sold at AppleFest. Watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will always be some of his fondest memories.
On November 26, 1952, he married Virginia Sandieson, who survives, with three sons, Steve Huff (Tracy), and twins, Gale Huff (Cheryl) and Dale Huff (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Jayson Huff, Holly Huff (Marcus), Sean Huff, Shannon Weller (Jared), Evan Huff (Paige), Joshua Huff (Sherry), and Lindsey Huff (Josh); and 7 great-grandchildren. Deceased are his parents; two sisters, Lois Exley and Patricia Bass; and granddaughter, Jaymie Huff.
Funeral services for John will be held privately for the family on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Randy Kightlinger officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
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