John L. Pander, 94, of New Sewickley, passed away on October 6, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. He was born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1930, a son of the late Ed and Bertha Pander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nell Pander. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Linda & Andrew Oshop, Diana & Ronald Neal, and John L & Brenda Pander Jr.; 4 grandchildren: Brian (Alison) Oshop, Gretchen (David) Meyers, Ryan (Emily) Neal, and Johnny Pander; and 8 grandchildren: Audrey Oshop, Griffin Potts, Luke Meyers, Peter Oshop, Kyra Oshop, Olivia Meyers, Baylon Neal, and Vivienne Neal.
He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and the Barber School of Pittsburgh. He was a retired from Westinghouse and was barber for many years, working at Schlosher’s Barber Shop in Beaver. He was a veteran, serving with both the Navy and the Army during his 10 years of service. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday October 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Felix Roman Catholic Parish. 450 13th Street, Freedom.
Private interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery of Freedom.
The family wishes to thank the ICU doctor, nurses and staff from Heritage Valley Sewickley, Good Samaritan Hospice and the Visiting Angels, especially Missy and Nicole, for the wonderful care taken of John.