John Clark Garmen, 81, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on August 14, 2024 at Passavant Retirement Community of Zelienople surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Brighton, the son of the late Robert C. and Thelma Dixon Garmen. John was preceded in death by his three brothers Robert, Burton, and Richard, and sister-in-law Janet Garmen.

John retired from B&W Steel Mill in Koppel where he was an electrician. Many people and businesses respected his expertise, and John never hesitated to take care of the electrical needs of others, day or night. John loved his Lord and his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Evelyn E. “Betsy” Buck Garmen, his two daughters, Patricia (James) Schaffer, of West Sunbury, and Terri Brown (Josh Winschel), of Ellwood City, six grandchildren: Brian (Ashley) Schaffer, Joanna (Layne) Kriebel, Curtis (Leanne) Brown, Nick (Aubree) Brown, Alex (Maria) Brown, and Emma Brown, fourteen great-grandchildren: Lilly, Carter, Sydnee, Aubrey, Ryan, Myah, Nolan, Abeni, Curtis Jr., Avery, Colton, Kevin “Scott” II, Nathan, and Bearett, one great-great-grandson, Atlas, three sisters-in-law, Mary Garmen, Eileen Garmen, and Gertrude (Mark) Hutchinson, as well as several nieces and nephews, also survive.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, August 17, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the Sylvania Hills Baptist Church of Rochester. His pastor, Rev. Michael L. Bailey, will officiate.

Private interment will follow in Grove Cemetery of New Brighton.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Sylvania Hills Baptist Church—Children’s Ministries, 567 Pittsburgh Road, Rochester, PA 15074.