John Lorin Hursey
John Lorin Hursey, Sr., age 84 of Newcomerstown, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in the family home at Newcomerstown on Feb. 19, 1935, John was a son of the late John R. and Edra Clark Hursey.
John was a 1953 graduate of the former Port Washington High School. On Oct. 4, 1954, he married the former MaryAnn Nigro, and together the couple had four children and celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to her death on Sept. 26, 2017. John and MaryAnn attended First Baptist Church in Port Washington and most recently had attended the Hartwood Church at Newcomerstown.
Professionally John was a truck driver for 43 years, having been employed by several area businesses. He previously owned the Lamplighter Inn and was co-owner of the former Port Grocery with his wife. John loved riding around the family property, feeding the deer and caring for his dog and companion, Keo.
Surviving are three children, Ruth Hursey-McCoy, David (Debbie) Hursey and Thomas (Laura) Hursey; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Mary) Hursey; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by a son, John L. Hursey, Jr.
Cremation care will be conducted by Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory. A private service celebrating John’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to John Hursey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, c/o Indian Valley Foundation, P.O. Box 171, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of John by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.