John Jardien
John Jardien, 77, of Poland and Slippery Rock, passed away suddenly Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
John was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Young-stown, Ohio, a son of Andrew H. and Elizabeth McQuaide Jardien.
A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Rayen High School in 1958 and attended Youngstown College.
John served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked for Century Foods, Cavanaugh Hardware and Albert Buerhle Co. before retiring from the Community Corrections Print Shop. After retiring, he volunteered at the Diocese of Youngstown. He also ran the elevator at Youngstown State games.
John belonged to Holy Family Church and St. Peter's Church of Slippery Rock.
Jack enjoyed life, loved having his family around him, opened his door to all, shared the growing up of many children, never met a stranger, was devout in his faith and took care of his mom, Pat and Cass.
We all have stories of our time with Jack. All that knew him will miss him, yet each of us will smile as we think of our uncle and friend. We are blessed to have had him as a part of our lives.
He leaves to cherish his memory, several nieces and nephews, Robert Jardien of Atlanta, Ga., Susan Jardien and Jeanne Marie Jardien, both of Chicago, Ill., Elizabeth Valicenti and Laura Valicenti Hartman, both of Pittsburgh, Janet Valicenti Williams of Boardman, Ohio, Deborah Creighton of Plantation, Fla., and Kathleen Creighton Kitzman of Jackson, Tenn.; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.
Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathryn (Frank) Valicenti, Jean Creighton and Patricia Jardien; and his brother Andrew.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Armeda Maravola, Jack's caregiver.
JARDIEN — Calling hours for John Jardien, who died Sept. 4, 2017, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, Ohio.A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Church, celebrated by Father David Short. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary cemetery.John's family requests that memorial tributes be given in John's name to Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland, Ohio, 44514, and St. Peter's Church, 670 S. Main St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057.Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
