John "Jack" W. Molesevich, 68, of Elysburg, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. It may have been a failing heart that took him away from us, but this man had one of the biggest most loving hearts around.

He was born Nov. 27, 1952, in Danville, a son of the late John and Edith (Sands) Molesevich. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1971. On March 20, 1982, he married the love of his life, Donna (Varano) Molesevich at St. Edwards Church.

He once served as a local forest fire warden, however he spent most of his life working on the railroad. He started his career working alongside his father in the communications and signal department. He retired from Norfolk Southern Enola Diesel Terminal as an electrician in December 2012. He also worked at the United Methodist Church as a custodian. In his retirement he loved working at Knoebels Amusement Resort in the groundskeeping department where he had many friends.

John also served his community as a firefighter with the Elysburg Fire Department for more than 10 years alongside his son, Michael. He volunteered countless hours responding to emergency calls to help others in their time of need.

Despite his strong work ethic, he always took time to appreciate the little things in life. He loved the outdoors, watching wildlife especially whitetail deer and bald eagles, feeding squirrels and wild birds, fishing, trains, and photography. He was known to always have his camera with him. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of Elysburg; son, Brian and his wife Amber and granddaughters, Madison and London of Tharptown; son, Michael and his wife Katie of Shamokin Dam; his sister, Patricia Hauer and her husband Steven of Marion Heights; brother, David Molesevich and his wife Patrice of Coal Township; his sister, Susan Petrovich and her husband Steven of Elysburg; cousin, William Glowacki of Coal Run; mother-in-law, Kathleen Varano and father-in-law, Anthony Varano of Elysburg, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and brothers and sisters-in-law that he loved. He will be forever missed.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 23, in Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Elysburg, with the Rev. Joseph Scanlin officiating.

Interment in Patronage Mother of God Cemetery, Marion Heights.

Arrangements are by the Rothermel-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Elysburg.

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