John B. Patterson Sr. 90, of Salem, passed away 11:33 AM Friday, October 25, 2024, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 2, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late George and Elfrieda (Crunkleton) Patterson Jr.

John retired from Freshmark (fka A&P and Carriage Hill) packing plant as a Supply Chain Manager in Salem. He was a 1953 graduate of Commadore Perry High School in Pittsburgh, then went on to Mount Union College until he was drafted into the US Army. He was later in life presented an Honary Degree from the College. John was very active in the Mt. Union Alumni Association and season ticket holders for the games at the college. He was a high school football and basketball referee in the Steel Valley area. In retirement he enjoyed playing in golf leagues and traveling with his wife in US and Caribbean.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, The former Mary Elizabeth Dunlap, whom he married on August 25, 1956, children; Yvonne (Kevin Kollman M.D.) Patterson M.D., of Port Matilda, Pa., and John (Bonnie) Patterson of Salem, grandchildren; Casey Kegelmyer, Daniel Mabry, Kera Robinson, Kristopher Kollman and Kayla Hennon, great grandchildren; Ismena, David, Elias, Amyla and Jace plus many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jeanette Walker.

A private service will be held at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services with the Rev. Stanley Graybil officiating. The burial will immediately follow at Grandview Cemetery in Salem. The Salem Honor Guard will render militaty honors at the service.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mount Union Alumni Association (alumni@mountunion.edu.) 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601