John W. Green, age 71 of Denver died October 24, 2023 at York Wellspan Hospital.
He was the husband of Judith L. (Adamire) Green. They observed their 48th. wedding anniversary on September 6 th.
John was the son of the late Benjamin L. Green Sr. and Louise (Sauder) Green.
After graduating in 1971 from Penn Manor High School John began learning plumbing from Mahoney Plumbing and Heating later working for Eli Humbert P&H in Columbia. He then took a position with Raub Supply Co. managing their Ephrata Branch. John went from that position to becoming an outside PHC salesman for Raub. During his time there he earned the award of President’s Honor Club for PHC salesman. In 1989 he took a position as PHC salesman at Thos. Somerville. In 1992 he began working at Weinstein Supply Co. as PHC salesman. He stayed there until retiring in 2018. John worked in the PHC sales for over 40 years.
His hobbies were sports, collectibles and antiques.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his shelties Timber and Ranger, his brother Benjamin L. Green Jr. husband of Vonnie of Washington Boro, his sister Tanya (Green) Sigman wife of Frank of Farmington WV and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 10 am until the service at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church 140 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA 17602. Entombment will follow the service at Conestoga Memorial Park.
The family is requesting in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to your favorite charity in memory of John W. Green.
Daniel Auker says
Judy,
I’m sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was always such a great guy to talk with and tell car stories.
I met and got to know him when I worked at Zimmerman’s Service Center. We always enjoyed when he would come by to have one of your cars serviced. His constant smiling attitude and happiness made him a pleasure to be around.
Even when I would see you both years later, he would remember me and pick up the stories we shared about our cars and hobbies.
John will always with us and we will remember him with a smile. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Dan Auker
Dick Reehling says
John was a friend who I had the pleasure of working with in the plumbing industry. He was very likeable and easy going. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Deborah Schannauer says
Dear Judy,
We are so sorry to read about the passing of John. I know we have lost touched after we moved off the hill 15 years ago, but we never forgot the good neighbors you were! We’ll always remember how John would be on his riding mower making sure your yard always looked nice. Please know you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Deb & Ray Schannauer
Jere McDonald says
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He and I grew up together sharing great adventures along 999 in Washington Boro. From roaming the fields, to sledding, building forts, sleep-outs in back lawns and the bike shop, to hockey and ice skating on our pond. I am also sorry to have let such a great friend slip out of mind in recent years. I offer my prayers for family and other friends to always remember his smile and enjoyment. Rest in Peace John.
Richard W Nolt Sr says
John, being in the plumbing business, and having you as my plumbing salesman was wonderful. John, you always done your very best to get all the parts I needed as soon as you could, which I appreciated very much. you always arrived at my place of business with a smile on your face and carrying a box of donuts or cookies to share with me and others. We sat down and talked plumbing parts and placed orders, then we shared other stories and had a lot of laughs. Over the time we became very good friends and went places together with our wives and had lots of laughs. My son Rich Jr. also got to know you very well, and had much respect for you being the friendly, kind, great salesperson you were. in July of 2019 our children invited you and Judy to our 50th wedding anniversary, we were so happy that both of you could share that special day with all of us. John you were the very best friend that anyone could ask for in life. I will miss your friendship and phone calls. John someday I hope to see you again and we can sit down and talk plumbing and tells stories which we can have lots of laughs as we did before. You left us way to soon, we all will miss your smiling face and laughter. Rest in peace my friend.
Tim Mitchell says
Dear Judy,
Wow. What a shock to hear about John’s passing. He was a character I’ll never forget. I had the distinct privilege of working side by side / hand in hand with John at Weinstein Supply for close to 20 years. Although, at times, we didn’t see eye to eye, he was always fun to work with. He was a great story teller. Even if he was making fun of himself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and grant you peace as you go forward in your life without your partner. I am deeply sorrowful for your great loss.
Cheryl Deaven says
Judy,
We offer our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of John. Ken always said he was the best salesman and I am sure the best husband to you. We will lift you up in our prayers.
Ken and Sherry Deaven
Steve Stokes says
Wish I’d known sooner of your service I’d have been there to offer condolences to your family.
We graduated from High School Together. Always liked your smiling smile.
RIP John,
Steve Stokes