John C. Hesser, Jr. of Brighton Township, passed away on December 28th, 2025 after a long struggle with liver cancer surrounded by his family. He was born in Rochester, a son of the late John Charles Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Maie (Bruff) Hesser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Lynn Hesser, his  brother, Buddy C. Hesser, his brother-in-law, Oliver Thomas Hill and his nephew, Thomas Reed. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna J. (Olson) Hesser, his son, John E. Hesser and wife Kacy (Couper) Hesser of Industry, a granddaughter, Bailey Hesser, his sister, Sara Hill of Monaca, his sister in law & brother in law Sherry and Frank Fillipelli of Monaca, his most loved nieces & nephews, Debra and Victor DeCristoforo, Kitty and Kelly Hogan and Stacie and Ken Hastings, his great nieces and nephews: Kelsey, Kody Justin and Jessica; along with his special friends, Dave & Sandy Vaughn, his good friend, Bob Laman and his best lifelong friends, Dave Bathgate and Joe Maley. John was raised in Rochester where he graduated from Rochester High School with its class of 1966. High School is where be found his love for music singing. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force, serving four years active duty Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968. He later joined the PA Air National Guard as Crew Chief in the 112th TFG and later the 171St ARW in Pittsburgh I.A.P. retiring as the 171st E-8 Senior Master Sgt. He retired from Nova Chemicals Maintenance Dept. after working there for 40 years. He was also a member of the Monaca United Methodist Church where he served as Finance Chair, Trust Officer Administration Council, Pastor Parish and the soundman & tenor for the church choir. He was also a past member of the Beaver Valley Choral Society who sang as a soloist in barbershop and doowhop groups. His other past times including running, softball, golf, bowling, volleyball and pickleball. He also coached Monaca youth sports, in years past that included Little League, Pony League and basketball. He received volunteer of the year award form Nova which was donated to Monaca youth sports. He was also a life time member of Rochester Post 128 VFW, a life time member of Vietnam Veterans of America and a member of Monaca American Legion Post 580.  Friends will be received on Thursday, Jan 1st from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements. An additional visitation will be held on Friday, January 2nd from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at the Monaca United Methodist Church, 813 Indiana Avenue, Monaca. Interment with military honors will then take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the Monaca United Methodist Church, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca, PA 15061.