John Vernon Ford – Monongahela
John Vernon Ford, 94, of Monongahela, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born Dec. 8, 1924, in New Eagle, the son of Albert and Garnet Bush Ford. Mr. Ford’s younger years were spent playing in the Sons of the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. He then served in the U.S. Army with the 32nd Medical Depot Company during World War II in the European Theatre. Mr. Ford was a longtime employee of the People’s Gas Company, retiring in 1987. His memberships include the First Baptist Church of Monongahela, where he was an elder and deacon, the Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 F&AM of Monongahela, the Carroll American Legion James C. Ford Post 949 of Dunkirk and the Monongahela AARP. Mr. Ford’s life was centered around God, his family and his country. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Trude and husband Charles of Warrenton, Va., Barbara Renner and husband Charles of Berryville, Va.; son, Tim Ford and wife Jodi of North Strabane Township; five grandchildren, Heidi and David Trude, Airiel Renner, Shelby Snyder and husband Josh and Logan Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ila Matheny Ford, who died Aug.12, 2018. The family would like to especially thank his loving caregivers, Charis, Carol, Janice, Kathy, Lynn, Dixie and Patti. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Additional visitations will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 601 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kenneth Kirby and the Rev. Mark Schollaert co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Monongahela Honor Guard and Firing Squad. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o SPHS, 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022 or to the Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 F&AM, 100 Second St., Monongahela, PA 15063. The Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 F&AM will conduct services at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
