John Joseph Bauer – Rostraver Township
John Joseph Bauer, also known as “Sherm,” a longtime resident of Rostraver Township, died on Oct. 8, 2022. Born in Elizabeth on Feb. 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Leonore Kidd Bauer. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, John and Helen Fizer; brother-in-law, Rodney Fizer, in 2021; remarkable brother-in-law, Barnes J. Allen, on Sept. 16, 2022; and a niece, Natalie Allen. John was a business administrator for many years, working for Pittsburgh National Bank as an officer, as well as CSC Inc. and Montgomery Ward. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses all of his life, serving as an elder for the Monessen congregation. He loved telling people about the wonderful things God has in store in the near future for those who serve him. He loved creation and it showed in his flower gardens and his love of all birds. His family was everything. Left behind are his wife of 58 years, Doris Fizer Bauer; his only daughter, Dawn Racquel Bauer; his only brother, James Bauer and his wife Joyce of Murraysville; nephews, Brian and Bruce Bauer; sister-in-law and exceptional friend, Adrienne Allen of Waynesburg; nephew, Barnes John Allen, (who was named after his father) of Butler; sister-in-law, Rebekah Fizer of Greensburg; special friends of 70 years, Perry and Sandy Campayno; and honorary daughter, Nicole Truesdale of South Carolina. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. A memorial service will be held on Zoom at a later date.
