John W. Puterbaugh

January 16, 1948 - December 6, 2019

John W. Puterbaugh, 71, of Unityville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at his home. John was born in Bloomsburg on Friday, Jan. 16, 1948, and was the son of the late Howard D. and Clara Mae (Kocher) Puterbaugh. He married Joyce I. Phillips on Aug. 20, 1967, and shared 52 years of marriage. John worked at the Muncy Wire Rope for over 11 years and as a CDL truck driver John worked for McCormick Dray Lines, Stratton Homes and retired from HRI Inc. in 2012. He was an avid woodworker and the legacies of his fine work is throughout the family and this region. John enjoyed the family fishing vacations to Canada every year and his family enjoyed his sense of humor and a quick wit that left anyone near him in a fit of laughter. He is survived by his wife, Joyce I. (Phillips) Puterbaugh; a daughter, Lori Ann (Ken, Jr.) Fausnaught, of Muncy; a foster son, Michael D. (Bonnie) Snyder, of Unityville; a sister, Barbara Boose, of Ephratal; three granddaughters, Lauren E. Fausnaught, of Danville, Erin M. (Codey) Bomberger, of Montoursville, Taylor R. Fausnaught, of Muncy; a great-granddaughter, Corah Shay Bomberger; a brother, Bob; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by five brothers. Services for John will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In John's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.