John E. ‘Jack’ Straw, 78, of Chestnut Grove, died on, June 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was born on July 20, 1932 in Olanta, a son of the late James W. and Cora G. (Cathcart) Straw.
Mr. Straw was employed as a truck driver for various companies in the area. He was protestant by faith. Mr. Straw was a member of the Sandy Fireman’s Club and the Polish Citizens Club, DuBois. He was also a member of the Sykesville Fraternal Order of Eagles and served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Straw enjoyed watching NASCAR races, fishing, and spending time at camp in Medix Run. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family.
He is survived by his wife, Anna M. (Morgan) Straw, whom he wed Nov. 26, 1960 at Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church,
Five children:
Paula Fitzpatrick and husband Tim DuBois
Jackie Dixon DuBois
Lisa McFadden and husband Rod Hepburnia
Scott Straw and wife Brenda DuBois
Amy Wruble and husband Brian DuBois
Nine grandchildren:
Aaron and Joel Fitzpatrick both of Pittsburgh
Dan Fitzpatrick DuBois
Corey McFadden Hepburnia
Casey McCartney and husband Jeff Hepburnia
Jordan and Kaytie Straw both of DuBois
Ashley and Jayden Wruble both of DuBois
A great-grandson:
Evan McCartney
A step-grandson:
Scott Dixon and wife Ann Falls Creek
A twin sister:
Jeanne Petrone and husband Herb Curwensville
And several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister Dean Cathcart, James Straw and Betty Povlich.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Emmett Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian.
Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts’ Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10-11:00 a.m.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Attn: Development Dept., 8085 Saltsburg Road Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239; or DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801; or to the charity of one’s choice.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
