July 17, 2018

So sorry to hear about John’s passing. I am the son of Gary Howry. My dad and John (Sticks as my dad called him both worked at Donnelley’s and enjoyed playing poker and having their annual Fishing Fool’s trip up in Canada. I am 46 years old. When I turned 18 I was allowed to go up to Canada for the trip. I will never forget one time I went the weather was warm and John decided he wanted to go for a swim. He jumped in the water and before you knew it he had us all swimming.  I am so sorry for your loss!
Eric Howry
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July 05, 2018

Dear Heather, Matthew, and Andrew,    We were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.  We were good friends with your mom first and then met your dad.    We truly appreciated his sense of humor and his love for the LORD.   We met your mom through Pastor Bo.     We will keep you in our prayers.    Patsy and Rita Krammes

July 03, 2018

To John’s Children:  I met your father just this spring when we attended a Hospice “Growing through Grief” class.   As he struggled to come to grips with losing his beloved Kimberly and to move forward, many special things about him became evident.   He obviously was a devoted husband as he lovingly cared for his wife during her illness.    He definitely was a loving and caring father as he talked about all of you.   John mentioned going to the Fulton with his daughter since he was now a widower.   He talked eagerly about plans to meet a son and finish the end of an Appalachian trail adventure with him.  John seemed like a very kind, family man to those of us who only had the priviledge to know him for 4 weeks.  He had not finished the classes as he called to say he was not feeling well but wished all of his classmates the “best”.  With sincere empathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of both of your parents.  Do reach out to relatives and friends to help you through.   Terry Ayres 

July 02, 2018

Dear family of John… My name is Kerry Hull Elliott and I remember many of you as we attended Lancaster Christian school together.  Mrs. Haverstick, Cathy, and Eileen, please know that my heart is very saddened to hear of John‘s passing.  John and I were in the same class at LCS- a very small class, and I considered him a good friend and a very kind person. As you may remember, we also spent July 4 holidays some years in the backyard of the Hull residence at 165 Conestoga Blvd. – so many fond memories!  Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you as you celebrate the life of this special person. I know we will all see him again, and we must grieve… But with hope! My sister Becky sent me this news, and along with my sister Eloise, we have good memories of our times with your family. I currently live with my husband in Centennial, Colorado where he has been an associate pastor for many years.  Hugs from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to each of you!

July 02, 2018

I worked with John at RRD for many years. We both loved to solve problems in EXCEL and he would come to my desk and we would work together to solve them. He had a great curiosity for everything in life and I enjoyed discussing things with him. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Doris Snader