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John Francis Oldt

February 16, 1928 — April 16, 2016

John Francis Oldt, 88, of Winfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family, April 16, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born February 16, 1928, in Middleburg, the son of the late George W. and Dorothy R. (Knouse) Oldt. John is survived by his wife, the former Janet M. Adams.  They were married July 7, 1951, and together celebrated 64 years of marriage.

John was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School and served honorably as a member of the U.S. Army. He was employed by the former Philco Corporation, Watsontown, and later retired as a partner of the D.O.W. Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Lewisburg.

He was an active member of the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Milton, and through the years served in many capacities.

John loved being with his family earning him the title of “Pop”.  He also enjoyed hunting and woodworking.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters and sons-in-laws, Elaine and Darrell Yost, and Brenda and Harry Stidfole, all of Mifflinburg; five grandchildren, Brandon Yost and his wife, Angela, Angelia Wenrich and her husband, Jason, Bradley Yost, Brian Berge and his wife, Janette, and Michael Berge and his wife, Tonya; ten great-grandchildren, Lauren, Hunter  and Maggie Yost, Trent, Chase and Brody Wenrich, Haley and Emily Berge, and Whitney and Tia Berge.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Max Young, Sr., and a son-in-law, Dennis R. Berge.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, 71 Nazarene Lane, Milton where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with his pastor, B. Keith Mowen, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in the Lewisburg Cemetery.

The family will provide the flowers and suggests memorial contributions in John’s name be made to the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Building Fund, 71 Nazarene Lane, Milton, PA 17847.

The family is being assisted by the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis Streets, Lewisburg.


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