John Weaver

John R. Weaver, 52, Millmont

John R. Weaver, 52, gazed in awe on scenes of glory while passing away in his 18 Penn St. Millmont home, surrounded by his family, at 1 a.m., Saturday, October, 8, 2011. He had battled cancer since December 2010.

He was born June 20, 1959, in Salem, Ohio, a son of Howard and Arlene Weaver, of Middleburg.

John's family relocated from Salem to Middleburg in 1965.

He attended Penn View Christian Academy, Penns Creek.

On June 19, 1982, he married the former Brenda M. Furtak, who survives.

He worked on the Weaver family farm, until he was employed by Rovendale Ag and Barn Equipment, Watsontown, where he worked for the past 14 years.

John managed for many years the strawberry business on the family farm located on Walnut Acres Road, near Penns Creek. He was labeled "the world's best boss" by his faithful strawberry pickers and befriended many customers and marketers over 30 years of production.

He was a member of the Millmont Mennonite Church, and was involved with community outreach programs for many years.

John will be remembered for his quiet, faithful life, his love of infants and children, and his strong work ethic.

An often-selected service man, he was the farmers' friend and problem solver.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents, are five children and their spouses, LaNell and Nate Reiff of Mifflinburg, Lori and Joseph Peachey of Bay Tree, Alberta, Canada, Edward John Weaver of Millmont, Stanton Weaver of Millmont, and Holly Weaver of Millmont; 4 grandchildren, Hans, Lynn, and Anya Reiff, and Adryen Peachey; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Lois Weaver of Middleburg, James and Joy Weaver of Lewisburg, and Dan and Tina Weaver of Lewisburg; and one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and John Stoltzfus of Hillside, Colorado.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Millmont Mennonite church, 1300 Millmont Rd., where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., with Jonathan Schmidt, Keith Clugston, and Lewis Hoover, officiating ministers.

Burial will be in the Millmont Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, Save-A-Life Fund, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610.

Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.

Visitation Details

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Millmont Mennonite Church

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Millmont Mennonite Church

Service Details

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 11:00am, Millmont Mennonite Church

Interment Details

Millmont Mennonite Church

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