Jesse John Brenizer

Jesse John Brenizer, Jr., 68, of Titusville, formerly of Townville, passed away Friday afternoon August 16, 2019 at the Titusville Area Hospital.

John was born on June 24, 1951 at Greenville, PA, a son of Marjorie Thompson Brenizer Steffens and the late Jesse John Brenizer, Sr. He was married to Gladys Troxell on Oct. 4, 1978.

John was a graduate of Corry High School, class of 1969. He had worked as a milk tester at DHI in Crawford County for five years and had also worked in the construction industry.

John enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and farming. He was a Jack of all trades.

John is survived by his wife Gladys of Titusville; his mother, Marjorie Thompson Steffens of Spring Creek; three children, Roseann Brenizer and companion Amanda Sparks of Townville, Jennifer Brenizer of Titusville, and John J. Brenizer and wife Stephanie of Saegertown; a stepdaughter, Holly Wade of Meadville; six grandchildren, William Wade, William Helzer, Trinity, Adam, Lynna, and Warren Brenizer; two brothers, Enos Brenizer of Erie, and Charles Steffens and wife Mary Beth of Spring Creek; six sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Chapman and husband David of Lottsville, Densie Marie Wyman of Surfside, SC, Nancy Steffens of Youngsville, Mildred Steffens and Mary Anne Steffens, both of Spring Creek, and Lee Campbell and husband Joseph of Spring Creek; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a stepfather, Edward Steffens; and two brothers, Clyde and Barry Brenizer.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at which time the funeral service will be conducted with his brother Charles Steffens officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, visit garrettfuneralhomeinc.com