John W. Wells, Sr.

Wells Sr., John W., “Bill”, 91, of Richland Township passed away on September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1920 in Reece, KS. Son of William Bryan and Mae Belle (Page) Wells. Preceded in death by parents and his wife, Doris Mildred (Hall) Wells, who was his partner for 55 years. Survived by loving children, John W. Jr. married to the former Rita Doster, Delton, MI and Catherine Colleen wife of Robert Terchanik, East Conemaugh; grandchildren, Bryon D. married to the former Danette Brown, Northport, MI, Dawn A. wife of Gordon Wharton, Paw Paw, MI, Amber A. wife of Douglas Reeves, Richland, MI, Matthew S. married to the former Jennifer Morgan, Bellevue, MI, Alexandra M. and Matthew M. Terchanik both of East Conemaugh; great grandchildren, Garrette and Jordon Wells. Jason and Ryan Reeves, Ely Wharton and Nolan Wells; sisters, Margaret E. wife of Donald McKersie, Grand Rapids, MI and Betty Lou wife of Harvey Miller, Sammamish, Washington; numerous nieces, nephews and loving care givers, Carole Lowery, Jessica and Jennifer Claycomb, Vanessa Sheehan, and Nyki Mills. Bill was a US Marine Air Corps Veteran serving during WWII. He retired as a Plant Manager from Thiel Inc., Windber. Bill was a life member of Doric Lodge #342 F&AM, Grand Rapids, MI; 40 year member of the Valley of Washington, DC, AASR; Life member of the American Legion, Grand Rapids, MI and member of the V.F.W., Grand Rapids, MI; member of the Richland Township Zoning Hearing Board since 1977 where he served as Chairman and also on the Advisory Committee. Friends received from 2-8 P.M. on Tuesday and from 10-11 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. on Wednesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with the Rev. Barron K. Deffenbaugh officiating. Masonic service will be held at 7 P.M. on Tuesday by the Greater Johnstown Lodge #538 F&AM. Entombment will be at Richland Mausoleum with military rites conducted by Conemaugh Valley Detachment Marine Corps League #287. The family suggests contributions be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or to the Scottish Rite Child Learning Center, 1700 Tomlinson Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116-3848 in memory of Bill.