John Charles Sanders

John Charles Sanders, 80, of Deer Lake, passed away on July 21, 2025 at home. John was born in Pottsville. He was the son of John and Betty Sanders. He was a graduate of St. Clair High School. John took a job as a Baltimore City policeman and worked there for 7 years. He met his wife Sharon (Everd) while working in Baltimore. They got married on October 7, 1967, and had three sons, Jeff, John and Anthony. They later moved to Pennsylvania and John took a job with the Department of Revenue, where he worked for over 30 years. Being a football coach was his passion. He was a defensive coach at Blue Mountain High School for over 30 years. He coached Schuylkill Haven Football for a year and he also coached Midget and Tricounty football. In addition to his wife, John is survived by three sons: Jeff (Don), John and Anthony (Laurie); a brother Michael Sanders (Maureen); grandchildren: Alyssa Baumann, Kiersten Rummel, Mallory Sanders, Trae Sanders and great grandchildren Adalyn Baumann, Christian Baumann, Cameron Baumann, Graham Baumann and Dax Rummel as well as nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 25th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA with Stephen Letcavage officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM.

Interment will be private.

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