John Savitz
Mr. John William Savitz, 68, of Eldred Center Rd., Grand Valley passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Savitz was born on April 6, 1949, in Titusville to the late Louis Savitz and Ardath Nobles Savitz of Youngsville. He married Rose Gallagher on May 22, 1971 in Tidioute.
He was a graduate of Youngsville High School, class of 1967.
Mr. Savitz was a veteran of the US Army.
He retired after many years of working in the timber industry.
John loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and golfing. He also loved his hot rods, Chevelle’s and Corvette’s and watching his favorite NASCAR driver Dale Earnhart, Sr. and Jimmy Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Savitz of Grand Valley; a son, Shawn Savitz of Philadelphia; 4 brothers, Vic Savitz and wife Debbie, Jim Savitz and wife Marjorie, Pete Savitz and wife Brenda, Paul Savitz and wife Sharon, all of Grand Valley; a stepsister, Kathy Connell and husband Larry of Venango; and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his father Louis and 2 stepbrothers, Steve Graham and Denny Osbourne.
Private funeral services are being conducted for the family by the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, Pa 16354.
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