John William Shartzer

John William Shartzer, 70, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1950 in Uniontown, a son of the late James Victor and Mabel Ruth (Luckey) Shartzer.

John proudly served in the United States Army. Once returning from his service, he attended and graduated from California University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

For many years until his retirement, John was employed through Anchor Hocking.

John was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville.

He was a member of the VFW Post #21, Connellsville Elks Lodge #503, and the Fairview Club.

John loved playing darts and was a member of the Darts Team for the Elks.

John is survived by his sister, Paulette Musser and husband Robert of Pittsburgh; nieces, Gretchen Kennedy and husband David of Virginia and Kristen Ginzburg and husband Gene of Pittsburgh and numerous cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Shartzer and numerous aunts and uncles.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville PA 15425.

No visitation will be held. John’s funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville on Friday September 3, 2021 at 11am with Pastor Kerri Clark officiating.

Private interment with the family was previously held at Dickerson Run Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in John’s name to go to - Trinity Lutheran Church - 126 E. Fairview Avenue Connellsville, PA 15425.

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