A. John Christy

A. John Christy passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2023.  He was 91.

Born in Butler County, Pa January 10, 1932 to Boyd S. and Opal M. Wilcox Christy, he attended the former Stoneboro High School.

John retired in 1994 after many years as a machinist from the Cooper-Bessemer of Grove City.

John was a well known member of  the Sandy Lake community and enjoyed helping others.  He was a longtime member of the Sandy Lake Volunteer Fire Company.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking and handed out many wooden Toy cars he had made to many of the kids he would come across.

John married Delores J. “Dee” Sutley January 29, 1954 and she preceded him in death May 17, 2021.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his three children: Cheryl Peterson, Ronald (Renee) Christy and Joseph (Mele) Graham; also, eight grandchildren, _Eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: a son-in-law Bruce Peterson, four sisters: Faye Todd, Veda Blair, Dorcas Welton, Sara Elder Shirey and three brothers: Boyd, Garth and Larry Christy.

Per his wishes there will be no calling hours and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.