So sorry I am to hear of his passing. He was a gentle soul. God Bless, Amy

- Amy Metcalf, New Port Richey, FL

Dear family of John, Just wanted to say how sorry I was to discover that John had passed away. I was searching for your address to invite you and John to a gathering for my father , Joe Haas, who had passed away last year as well. John was so kind to stop and say hello when I was at The Landings in the Fall. I really appreciate your kindness to my father. My sincere sympathy, Sue McJames

- sue mcjames, park city, UT

So very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was always so nice. Prayers are with the family. God bless.

- Sue Ferrio, North Tonawanda, NY

I knew John at Sweet Home High School. I remember him as bright, kind, and funny. Knowing and relating to John was simply a pleasure. My thoughts and prayers for God's comfort go out to his family and loved ones.

- Bonnie Robertson Henderson, Rochester area, NY

Heartbroken to hear of the passing of my childhood buddy.

- Larry Pliss, , MA

I remember John as smart, fun, funny and free-spirited. Our condolences to the family. Tony Bevilacqua

- Tony Bevilacqua, Webster Groves, MO

Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May The Lord continue to Bless you and give you comfort.

- Sam & Melissa Peters, Savannah, GA

Dear Ann, I was so shocked when Jim Cifrino told me that John was so ill! I had just seen John at Forest City a couple of months ago and we had a great time catching up and laughing about the Old Days- he was such a warm and funny guy - We will all miss him so much! Sara

- Sara Gump, , SC

I have nothing but fond memories of our times together at Sweet Home. My deepest condolences.

- Steve Ross, Silver Spring, MD

Ann, I was so sorry to hear about John. I know you have many happy memories and that will keep him alive in your heart. My prayers are with you and the entire family. Sincerely, Mary

- Mary Brantley Wise, Savannah, GA

Dear Annie, My prayers are with you and your family at this very hard time, I remember good times spent with both of you 20 or something years ago at the 'projects' on the Forest River with Hugh. The Lord has welcomed him with open arms.

- Cindy Fitzer Chupp, Pooler, Ga, GA

I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. John was like a brother to me growing up. I have wonderful memfhories of picnics, family vacations, etc. He was always thoughtful and kind and so much fun. My prayers are with you.

- Nan Vroman, Buffalo, NY

He kept at true good humour's mark The social flow of pleasure's tide: He never made a brow look dark, Nor caused a tear, but when he died. ~ Thomas Love Peacock

- Chris & Lynda Morse, ,

Ann, Mom and I share your sorrow. We love you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Dorothy Zivkovich, Neenah, WI

Ann, I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was so welcoming to us, and always made us feel at home. I know his good friend was waiting to welcome him in. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

- Wanda Whittington, Huntersville, NC

Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Annie, So very sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. So many memories of fun times spent together keep flooding my mind. Prayers of peace and comfort sent your way. Gods love to you.

- Kathy Prescott McDonald, Townsend, GA

John was a great friend in my Junior and senior year along with Bruce Allesi. Two of the nicest people I had the pleasure to know. John was sweet and very very funny. He will be missed. kathie

- Kathie Hartmans, buffalo, NY

Ann and family - There are many of us on Facebook this morning talking about the passing of our classmate, John. Many of us attended elementary through high school with him Sweet Home School District. He had the most wonderful smile and cheery disposition. He will be missed and we share your saddness.

- Susan Scholterer Luff, Buffalo, NY

Ann, Our hearts are heavy for you - John loved you so much. Always talked about how great you are. What a wonderful gift to be loved like that! John brought a touch of class with him anywhere he was. We miss him.

- JT & Jana Tresher, Savannah, GA

Annie, Cheryl and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. In your sorrow know that John had many friends around the state who are thinking of you at this time. As you well know John was one of a kind. Andy and Cheryl

- Andy Avera, Augusta, GA

Deepest condolences to the family of a great guy.

- John Jurns, Cleveland, OH

Ann, our condolences to you and the rest of John's family. We never got to meet him and wish we could have. May God comfort you and help you thru this. Our love, Dede and Sandy

- Sandy Bastar, Waupaca, WI

I was a classmate of John from elementary thru high school and I want to express my sympathy to all of John's family...John was SO intelligent!!!... And it came naturally to him...He treated everyone kindly and I enjoyed being around him even though we weren't close friends..all the Sweet Home people will feel the same...there is a strong bond between us, maybe the times, maybe the school....John was always opinionated and made us think a little deeper about things....what a great quality..Thanks John...R.I.P dear friend

- Chris Therrien, Williamsville, NY

I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He was a very good friend in high school, and I was happy to have reconnected with him a year and a half ago. An intelligent man with a keen sense of humor, I'll remember John as having a smile that could light up a room, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes . . . a heart of gold, he possessed a kind and gentle soul. Please accept my deepest condolences.

- Dawn Steiger, Alden, NY

i enjoyed John's light hearted attitude,and friendly smile. he will be surely missed by those who knew him. to Ann,my prayers go out to you and your family. memories will outlast the heartache!

- linda cormier, Savannah, GA

My condolence to all his family . He was a classmate. He was a nice person I am so very sorry

- Christine Bentham, Presque Isle, ME

So Sorry to hear of John's passing. I have searched for John for years on the net. But could never find him. John and I were in scouts together. He was always fun and had a great sense of humor.

- Dana Prieto, Tulsa, OK

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember him from Sweet Home and how incredibly intelligent he was. He was so much fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

- April Kerker-Wells, Garland, TX

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember him from Sweet Home and how incredibly intelligent he was. He was so much fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

- April Kerker-Wells, Garland, TX

Annie, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I have such great memories of you both from growing up in Savannah. Praying for peace, and sending lots of love, hugs and prayers. I will always remember how funny he was, and such a great friend to my Dad. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman

- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA

So sorry to hear about John's death. Prayers to all those family and friends who will miss him. Sympathy and prayers from an old neighbor and friend.

- Melissa Peters, Buffalo, NY

Annie- So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was always so sweet and fun to be around! He had the kindest words for me when my Dad died last year. He really had a heart of gold! My thoughts are with you.

- Amy Morehouse Greene, Savannah, GA

So sorry I am to hear of his passing. He was a gentle soul. God Bless, Amy

- Amy Metcalf, New Port Richey, FL

Dear family of John, Just wanted to say how sorry I was to discover that John had passed away. I was searching for your address to invite you and John to a gathering for my father , Joe Haas, who had passed away last year as well. John was so kind to stop and say hello when I was at The Landings in the Fall. I really appreciate your kindness to my father. My sincere sympathy, Sue McJames

- sue mcjames, park city, UT

So very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was always so nice. Prayers are with the family. God bless.

- Sue Ferrio, North Tonawanda, NY

I knew John at Sweet Home High School. I remember him as bright, kind, and funny. Knowing and relating to John was simply a pleasure. My thoughts and prayers for God's comfort go out to his family and loved ones.

- Bonnie Robertson Henderson, Rochester area, NY

Heartbroken to hear of the passing of my childhood buddy.

- Larry Pliss, , MA

I remember John as smart, fun, funny and free-spirited. Our condolences to the family. Tony Bevilacqua

- Tony Bevilacqua, Webster Groves, MO

Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May The Lord continue to Bless you and give you comfort.

- Sam & Melissa Peters, Savannah, GA

Dear Ann, I was so shocked when Jim Cifrino told me that John was so ill! I had just seen John at Forest City a couple of months ago and we had a great time catching up and laughing about the Old Days- he was such a warm and funny guy - We will all miss him so much! Sara

- Sara Gump, , SC

I have nothing but fond memories of our times together at Sweet Home. My deepest condolences.

- Steve Ross, Silver Spring, MD

Ann, I was so sorry to hear about John. I know you have many happy memories and that will keep him alive in your heart. My prayers are with you and the entire family. Sincerely, Mary

- Mary Brantley Wise, Savannah, GA

Dear Annie, My prayers are with you and your family at this very hard time, I remember good times spent with both of you 20 or something years ago at the 'projects' on the Forest River with Hugh. The Lord has welcomed him with open arms.

- Cindy Fitzer Chupp, Pooler, Ga, GA

I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. John was like a brother to me growing up. I have wonderful memfhories of picnics, family vacations, etc. He was always thoughtful and kind and so much fun. My prayers are with you.

- Nan Vroman, Buffalo, NY

He kept at true good humour's mark The social flow of pleasure's tide: He never made a brow look dark, Nor caused a tear, but when he died. ~ Thomas Love Peacock

- Chris & Lynda Morse, ,

Ann, Mom and I share your sorrow. We love you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Dorothy Zivkovich, Neenah, WI

Ann, I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was so welcoming to us, and always made us feel at home. I know his good friend was waiting to welcome him in. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

- Wanda Whittington, Huntersville, NC

Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Annie, So very sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. So many memories of fun times spent together keep flooding my mind. Prayers of peace and comfort sent your way. Gods love to you.

- Kathy Prescott McDonald, Townsend, GA

John was a great friend in my Junior and senior year along with Bruce Allesi. Two of the nicest people I had the pleasure to know. John was sweet and very very funny. He will be missed. kathie

- Kathie Hartmans, buffalo, NY

Ann and family - There are many of us on Facebook this morning talking about the passing of our classmate, John. Many of us attended elementary through high school with him Sweet Home School District. He had the most wonderful smile and cheery disposition. He will be missed and we share your saddness.

- Susan Scholterer Luff, Buffalo, NY

Ann, Our hearts are heavy for you - John loved you so much. Always talked about how great you are. What a wonderful gift to be loved like that! John brought a touch of class with him anywhere he was. We miss him.

- JT & Jana Tresher, Savannah, GA

Annie, Cheryl and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. In your sorrow know that John had many friends around the state who are thinking of you at this time. As you well know John was one of a kind. Andy and Cheryl

- Andy Avera, Augusta, GA

Deepest condolences to the family of a great guy.

- John Jurns, Cleveland, OH

Ann, our condolences to you and the rest of John's family. We never got to meet him and wish we could have. May God comfort you and help you thru this. Our love, Dede and Sandy

- Sandy Bastar, Waupaca, WI

I was a classmate of John from elementary thru high school and I want to express my sympathy to all of John's family...John was SO intelligent!!!... And it came naturally to him...He treated everyone kindly and I enjoyed being around him even though we weren't close friends..all the Sweet Home people will feel the same...there is a strong bond between us, maybe the times, maybe the school....John was always opinionated and made us think a little deeper about things....what a great quality..Thanks John...R.I.P dear friend

- Chris Therrien, Williamsville, NY

I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He was a very good friend in high school, and I was happy to have reconnected with him a year and a half ago. An intelligent man with a keen sense of humor, I'll remember John as having a smile that could light up a room, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes . . . a heart of gold, he possessed a kind and gentle soul. Please accept my deepest condolences.

- Dawn Steiger, Alden, NY

i enjoyed John's light hearted attitude,and friendly smile. he will be surely missed by those who knew him. to Ann,my prayers go out to you and your family. memories will outlast the heartache!

- linda cormier, Savannah, GA

My condolence to all his family . He was a classmate. He was a nice person I am so very sorry

- Christine Bentham, Presque Isle, ME

So Sorry to hear of John's passing. I have searched for John for years on the net. But could never find him. John and I were in scouts together. He was always fun and had a great sense of humor.

- Dana Prieto, Tulsa, OK

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember him from Sweet Home and how incredibly intelligent he was. He was so much fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

- April Kerker-Wells, Garland, TX

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember him from Sweet Home and how incredibly intelligent he was. He was so much fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

- April Kerker-Wells, Garland, TX

Annie, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I have such great memories of you both from growing up in Savannah. Praying for peace, and sending lots of love, hugs and prayers. I will always remember how funny he was, and such a great friend to my Dad. Much love, Tricia Mahany Steinman

- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA

So sorry to hear about John's death. Prayers to all those family and friends who will miss him. Sympathy and prayers from an old neighbor and friend.

- Melissa Peters, Buffalo, NY

Annie- So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was always so sweet and fun to be around! He had the kindest words for me when my Dad died last year. He really had a heart of gold! My thoughts are with you.

- Amy Morehouse Greene, Savannah, GA