Obituaries
September 5, 2023

John M. Antol – Fairhope

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John M. Antol, 68, of Fairhope, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Piter Antol, he was born in North Charleroi on Feb. 20, 1955. Formerly of Eldora, John has been a resident of Fairhope for the last 43 years and was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Suzanne Strychalski Antol; two sons, Brandon Antol of Pikeville, N.C., and Greg Antol (Jessica) of Smithton; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Antol and Gavin Antol; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bernie and Debbie Strychalski; and nieces and nephews, including Jeff Antol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew; and two sisters, Joyce and Dorothy. There will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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