HEBRON, PA---John G. Peet, 87, a lifelong resident of Hebron, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on Friday, July 23, 1937 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Robert H. and Marie L. Metzger Peet. On May 10, 1969 in the Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Church, he married Karlene S. Parker, who survives.
John was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1956. He attended Penn State University for animal husbandry and business administration. He also attended Pitt Bradford studying gerontology.
John, along with his wife, owned and operated Sunset Valley Farm. Early in his working career, he was employed as a technician with N.E.P.A. as an artificial inseminator. For 35 years, John was employed at the former Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, holding various positions including opening the Physical Therapy department. For the majority of John’s career, he was the director of Recreational Services for the hospital, a position that he truly enjoyed.
For over 54 years, John served as treasurer of the Woodland Cemetery Association and for over 62 years, he was the caretaker of the cemetery, a position he was truly dedicated to serve.
With an avid interest in history, John was a member of the Potter County Historical Society in Coudersport. He was also a member and master of Odin Grange #1254 in Odin and a member and master of Potter County Pomona Grange #54. He was also a member of the National Trust for Historical Preservation and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 55 years are a brother, R. Theodore “Ted” (Lee) Peet of Coudersport; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a sister, Roberta M. Cunfer; two brothers, Marion K. “Mark” Peet and Raymond H. Peet; and a nephew, Sean Peet.
Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, with John’s brother, Ted Peet, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
John entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
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