Obituaries
John Yeagley May, 92
October 22, 2025
John Y. May, 92, of Lititz, PA went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was the son of the late George M. and Martha Y. May, and brother of the late James Y. May.
May graduated from McCaskey High School, Lehigh University, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He did additional study at the University of Wisconsin and Drew University.
John was a staff manager in the communications field with Bell of Pennsylvania for 29 years in the Pittsburgh area, and then a research support analyst for the University of Pittsburgh’s neurosurgery department for 9 years.
Upon retirement, John devoted 25 years as a staff volunteer for Christian learning and resource centers, most recently with the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. In 1982, he launched the Dwight Lecture in Christian Thought at the University of Pennsylvania and served as its academic coordinator for 15 years.
An avid tennis player, May had been a two-year letterman on Lehigh University’s varsity team. He devoted two years to active military service with the U.S. Army. He has authored 20 journal articles. He attended Millersville Bible Church.
John is survived by nephew James B. May of Japan, niece Julia May Pearson of the Grand Rapids area, nephew George L. May of Lancaster, and their families.
Memorial services will be held at 2PM, Friday, November 28, 2025, at Brethren Village Chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Friends will be received following the service. No visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to America’s Keswick Conference Center, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759.
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Condolences to the Family
November 03, 2025
It was a blessing to know John and volunteer with him many years at the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary Library, Pittsburgh, PA. He was a godly, gracious man who loved the Lord, service to others and Tennis! Bill and Betty Calderwood
October 25, 2025
To the May family,
I wanted to let you know how much my parents, John and Marian Jerrell (who lived up the hall from him) liked John. He often helped them by running errands and getting groceries. I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him three years ago when my father and I were sitting out on the picnic table eating lunch. I am sorry about your loss. Mindy Watkins
October 25, 2025
Dear George and Jim,
I appreciated getting to know John through fellowship at our church. I soon came to know that we were “like-minded” in the things that matter. His presence and fellowship are missed, but we wil continue it in Heavenly fashion in the future. May the Lord comfort each of you in the hope we have in Christ.
With sympathy.
Paul Habecker
