Faith, Steven and all of John's family
members:
I will remember John fondly for his kind and gentle soul. He
had a radiating smile and attitude that embodied the love of the
Hunters Ridge neighborhood. This is a tough one, but I smile as
I imagine Lou F. and Jack H. welcome their brother into rest.
In prayer and love,
Kathy Cenekofsky
Faith:
Joe and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John
was an inspiration to all of as Brown. He will be deeply missed.
Please know if there is anything we can do for you or your
family we are here.
Joe and Kyle Kealey
faith,my condolences in the loss of john. i
had the pleasure of knowing john during the years he worked at
e-core.
jim romanos
Our hearts go out to you.John was a wonderful
person and will always be in our hearts.Aunt Mary your faith is
strong and will get your wonderful family through these sad
times. May God bless all of you and we will pray for strength
for all of you.
Love,
Dan,Carol & Ariana Hollern
Dear Faith and Steven,
In mass this morning I heard the name of your
husband/father announced along with the name of my wife. I am
truly sorry that we share that bond. Know you both have my
deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Denny Davish
(Steven's substitute teacher/friend of Jenny Krause)
Mary and family, what a loss. John was such a
sweet guy. I was so sorry to hear this. My family liked John so
much; he was very good friends with my brother, Bob, in high
school. I mourn with all of you. Please accept our sympathy.
Terry Shuman Mulligan and entire Shuman family
Faith,
Though I knew your husband for only 3 short years through summer
swim team, I enjoyed volunteering beside him at the meets. He
welcomed my family and I to the team and loved to share a story
with me. During the first year that Olivia and Everett were on
the team he told me, "You may as well volunteer for every meet.
It beats sitting around all night". How right he was! I will
keep you, Steve, and your family in my prayers.
Jennifer Honert
We send our condolences to Faith, Steven and
the extended family of John Hollern. An unexpected passing is
difficult and we pray for God's peace and comfort over the
family.
Andrew & Brenda McCleaf and Family (John Aten's in-laws)
Hollern family
Coach Ferris Atty informed me today, after church services, of
John's passing. I am shocked and saddened of the news. I
remember John as a great kid at Steel-High. It has been many
years since I have seen or talked to John, but he is a
Steeltonian and that will always be ever lasting. May God grant
you and your family the strength to get you through this
difficult time.
Coach Phil Gruich
Faith and Steven,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
May your memories of your John give you strength.
I had the honor of working with John at Ecore and have missed
hearing his "John Hollern Speaking" as he picked up the phone.
All of us at Ecore wish you the very best in strength to get
thru this difficult time - he was a pleasure to work with and
listen to when he talked of the two of you and all the
activities he enjoyed. The swim teams will feel the loss of his
presence as will High School basketball!
take care,
Kasey Gordon
Allow me to offer your family my sincere
condolences. I have know John for about 15 years, first meeting
him as a basketball official. He was also a neighbor and a
friend. He was always a nice young man to engage in conversation
with. I saw him recently about two weeks ago at a L/S football
game. We talked about 30 minutes. John and I worked a few
basketball games together. He was well liked by fellow
officials and the kids he worked games for.
Sometimes words just aren't enough and life can be so hard. May
you be comforted by the many warm thoughts and memories John
gave you. He was a wonderful friend. God provides us with many
challenges, but I can think of none greater then the death of
family member. I have lost my wife and two daughters through
bouts with cancer. It seems awful lonely at times but I try
very hard to deal with those challenges. My prayers are with
your family.
Dick McCue
Your family is in our thought and prayers!
Keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart. We do
understand your sorrow.
Deb, Morgan, Matthew and Summer Bartholomew
To the Hollern Family -- My deepest
condolences. John called on me & our company when he was with
Ecore. I always looked forward to his visits and to seeing him
at the GFA meetings. I will always remember the golf outings &
baseball games that I went to with John.
Gary Guzek
Sealing Devices Inc.
Faith and Steven,
We are so very sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man.
It was a privilege to know him. God, friends and family will
give you the strength you need to get through this terrible
time. Your many wonderful memories of time spent together will
be a comfort to you. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
The Codys - Steve, Sharon, Sarah and Thomas
Hello Faith,
my family and I were shocked and saddened with the news of your
loss. I know that words are not easy for me to find right now
but we are all praying for you and your son. I am so sorry that
I can not attend any of the services, but I will be there in
thought. I know that it seems like only words, but if there is
ANYTHING that we can help with even down the road please think
of us and call, my mother and I will be glad to help out at any
time. My cell is 808 0956 and Junes# is 898 0504....
Jere Groft
Dear Faith,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying that you will find
comfort and peace with time, memories and faith!!
Please remember that you and Steven are thought of in our
prayers.
Sincere condolences extended to the rest of the family.
Yours,
Tami Stone (OASIS STUDIO OF HAIR DESIGN)
Faith,
Although I did not know John, I do know you and Steven. I was
deeply saddened by the news of the loss of John. My heart goes
out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and
prayers.
Carolyn Shifflett and Family
Faith, Steven and Family
I have had the pleasure of knowing John for over twenty years,
from meeting him when he was a sales rep for Roadway to working
with him at Dodge-Regupol/Ecore. He always had an upbeat
attitude and would find ways to make you smile, from his
speeches, to him poking fun at you or himself, to the nicknames
he would give people (mine was "Mrs Paterno"). John projected
his love for his family and life everyday. I am saddened to
hear of his passing and offer you and your family my sincerest
condolences. He will be greatly missed and always thought about
fondly.
Janice and Tom Pfister
Faith:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family with
the sudden loss of John. We've had the honor getting to know
John in the last 5 years, as a friend, and while he served the
Eden Manor and YMCA summer swim team. Our prayers are with
John, you and your family.
The Pratt Family - Jim, Karla, Lillie
Dear Faith and Steven,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how
much you are in my thoughts and prayers at the difficult time
for you both.
Love,
Gina de Vitry (Steven's 6th grade math teacher)
We are going to miss John at the Octorara Fall
and Spring League. I will miss our good conversations about
sports and family. John and his family will be in my prayers.
Gene Lambert
Faith, Steve,
Know that we are here for you. All of us in Hunter's Ridge feel
a great loss with John's passing. Loving, patient, kind and
steadfast are good words to describe him. He always had a smile
and a smart comment to make you giggle. We are blessed to have
had him in our lives and are here to assist you in any way we
can. Be strong and courageous. God is here.
The Lanas Family
Dear Faith & Steven,
So sorry for your loss of your wonderful Husband and Father.
We only have so much time. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and Steven.
Fondly,
Janyce Chalfant & family
To Faith and Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that i will be Praying
for peace in your heart during this difficult time in your Life.
Terrie Forrest
(Grauers Paint and decorating center)
terwindows@comcast.net
"Big Game" John Hollern......I will miss you
my friend. Just a couple of weeks ago I was working the Solanco
vs. LS game and there you were cackling at me on the sideline
with Dick McCue. I had to walk off the field and say hello and
exchange in some friendly bantor!
I got my basketball schedule a couple weeks ago and saw we were
assigned a few games together and I couldn't wait to work them.
Not only because you were my partner but when ever you were
assigned a game with John Hollern it was a "Big Game"!
Your passing seems both cruel and unfair to those left behind.
Your life, however was the opposite.....you were both kind and
fair. Your sense of humor, demeanor and the respect you showed
others will be missed. I know when I think of you in the future
it will be with fond memories and a smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with Faith and Steven during these
trying times. The impact of your life will live on in them and
the others you have touched in your life.
I will miss you my friend!
Terry Farrell - PIAA Football, Basketball & Lacrosse Official
To John's Family.
My name is Brian Striver, I worked with John at Ecore Intl. John
was such a great guy! Every time you would see him he would
light up with a smile! His eyes would sparkle and he would say
something that would make you laugh! He had a big heart. He
always made you feel welcomed. I was glad to have met and work
with John. I am sorry for your loss. We lost a great addition to
society. May God bless and keep you strong through this.
bstriver@ptd.net
Dear Faith & Family,
I don't know if you recall whom my brother and I are, we met for
the first time at a BBQ in the Thomas Beitzel family backyard
with a few of folks from Dodge - Regupol attending. We are
distributors for the rubber flooring products out of
California. John was our first go to person at Dodge Regupol
and we very much had a good time with his personality on display
almost constantly ripping us for one thing or another in good
fun of course. I recall when lancaster got their Single "A" ball
club and he forwarded me an official hat and some local chatter
in the paper about the new team as we were both big baseball
fans. I reciprocated by mailing him our local teams hat for his
collection as well. Always good memories of John and his
willingness to always help as best he could for our business to
succeed.
Our deepest condolences at this time of sorrow.
Michael & Eric Wendt
Club Resource Group
ewendt@clubresourcegroup.com
Dear Faith and Steven
With great shock I have heard about Johns sudden death. It is
still hard to believe. Only several weeks ago on one of my trips
to the US John we ran into each other. Before that I had not
seen him ever since we split off the Dodges in May 2007... I had
a good and long chat with him. He seemed so happy! We were -
like many years ago we always did - laughing and joking. John
and I were never close friends but good colleagues and we always
liked and respected each other much!! I always liked working
with him and being around him. He was a very straight forward
and most likable, honorable man! I am so sorry to hear the
tragedy! It is so hard to lose a beloved partner and father.
My thoughts are with both of you and all the other family
members and friends that are left behind. May god give you
strength to get through these difficult times to come! I wish I
could help!
Upon one of my next trips to the Lancaster area I shall contact
you and I hope that we can meet. I would also love to then go to
Johns grave and pay him my respect!
Please know that both of you and John are in my thoughts a lot.
Take good care, Peter
Peter Breuer/BSW Germany
p.breuer@berleburger.de
We are all saddened by the loss of John. We
will, however, continue to cherish many pleasant interactions we
have had with him over the years. He was always good to be
around and was quick to laugh and tell a joke. We mostly know
John from basketball, and he will be sorely missed on the courts
this year. We pray that God will comfort your souls. And we
pray that we all can be there for you in the days to come.
the Weigel family
jjweig.1@verizon.net
To the Hollern Family,
I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. I knew John while
he was at Ecore and later. We were competitors and friends,
which is unusual in the business world. John was a great guy
and he will be missed.
With Sympathy,
Demitri Fardelos
Amorim Cork Composites
dfardelos.acc@amorim.com
I knew John only through his membership in GFA.
He was a great guy who never had a bad word to say about anyone.
God Speed
Frank Marino
SRP
I knew John through the Gasket Fabricators
Association. I always looked forward to seeing him and chatting
about sports and our respective families. I am saddened to hear
of his passing. God bless and may he rest in peace.
Mike Strickland
Rubberlite Inc.
West(by gawd)Virginia
(John loved to hear me say it that way)
We just learned of John's passing from the GFA
and wanted to express our condolences from Ilene Industries,
Inc. in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Every GFA meeting we attended,
we could always count on a smile or a kind word from John. He
will be sadly missed. We know that He was a man of faith and
that God welcomed John Home and the family will see John again
if you stay strong in the Lord.
Respectfully,
Ray and JoAnn Smith
Ilene Industries, Inc.
Faith and Steven,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing today at Ecore
International. We worked together there and I also did some work
at your home. John was my key contact from Ecore, then Dodge
Regupol, in convincing the company to sponsor a golf tournament
hat I help run for the Elizabethtown Rotary for Cancer Research.
I could always count on John for some dry humor and an honest
answer. We had Steelton in common and I think that is where we
really clicked in the beginning. John will long be remembered. I
saw him about a month ago and we talked at Ecore about the
coming basketball season and Steven. Sorry for your loss.
John E Martin II
Elizabethtown
Dear Steven & Mrs.Hollern,
I know its been a while since the passing I just wanted to say I
cant imagine what you guys went through. I dont know if I could
have gotten through such a tragedy. Steve your one of my best
friends and I will never forget who your dad was. A great
guy,ref,and dad to you. Again im deeply sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Christian Eby
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John
N. Hollern, 52, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 11,
2011, in his West Lampeter Twp. Home. He was the loving husband of
Faith A. Denlinger Hollern for 13 years and father of Steven A.
Hollern.