Obituary of John J. Anthony

John Joseph Anthony, Sr., age 90, of Collegeville, PA, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 25, 1930, the son of the late John and Anna Anthony.

John has been living in Collegeville since 1983, and was a parishioner of St. Eleanor RC Church.  

He worked as a Sales Engineer.  

He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  

John is survived by his wife, E. Jane Anthony of Collegeville;

six children, John J. (& Nancy) Anthony, Jr. of  Amityville, PA, Jane Anthony (& Danny Ruckel) of  Hamilton, OH, Kerin Anthony of Goshen, OH, Sally Anthony of West Alexander, PA, Christine (& Pascal) Cathrine of Paris, France, and Paul Anthony of Hatfield, PA;

three step children, Bruce (& Regina) Hockenbrock of Collegeville, Scott (& Tammy) Hockenbrock of Trooper, PA and Sally (& Shane) Knab of Collegeville, PA;

sister, Wanda Ross of Taycheedah, WI; 

as well as six grandchildren, six step grandchildren, two great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.  

Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Eric (Rick) Anthony.  

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to any organization benefitting veterans.  

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, (610) 489-7900
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