John L. Wadsworth Sr. – Daisytown, Pa.
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September 17, 2019

John L. Wadsworth Sr. – Daisytown, Pa.

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John L. Wadsworth Sr., 85, of Daisytown, Pa., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. He was born Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1934, in Daisytown, Pa., son of the late Harry and Mary Staley Wadsworth. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Heidi Keefer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, Gloria Crouse Wadsworth; four children, Cheryl Keefer and husband Bob of Brownsville, John L. Wadsworth Jr. and wife Doris of California, Pa., David K. Wadsworth and wife Christine of Daisytown, Pa., and Randy A. Wadsworth and wife Dawn of Orefield, Pa.; sister, Betty Jane Crouse of Daisytown, Pa.; and brother, Joe Wadsworth of Monessen. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Melissa Brazzon and husband Jason, Travis Keefer, Dakota Keefer, John L. Wadsworth III and wife Maria, Brad Wadsworth and wife Paula, Dan Wadsworth and wife Alexis, Hollie Owens and husband Tyler, Kayla Lee and husband Jacob, Christian Wadsworth and Cullan Wadsworth; and 11 great-grandchildren, Logan, Jayden, Gavin, Miranda, Ivy, Ava, Jayden, Carmella, Jason, Jaxon and Emma. Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., for a memorial visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Pastor David Watson officiating. To sign the register book or leave condolences please visit mariscottifuneralhome.com.

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