John F. Stephen, 96, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7th, at Renaissance Home, Pinebrook.

John was born in St. Clair  on May 1, 1928, a son of the late Margaret (Carbe) and Anthony H.  Stephen.  He was the widower of Josephine E. (Brazenec) Stephen.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church,  Schuylkill Haven..

John served in the United States Army during  WW II and before retirement he was employed at Fort Indiantown Gap.

John is  survived by his sister Teresa Reppy, widow of William.    He is also survived by his sister-in-law Priscilla Faller, widow of Leo and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was  preceded in death by  two Infant brothers, Daniel Anthony, Jr. and Vincent Stephen and his sisters Mary Orff and Christine DiNapoli Hall.

A Religious Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 15th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg with Rev. Msgr.  Edward  S.  Zemanik  officiating. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of service.
Interment will follow  at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Inc. Schuylkill Haven with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pottsville Salvation Army, 400 Sanderson Street. Pottsville, PA  17901  or Hillside SPCA,   PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA  17901.