John W. Sloan of Milford, Pa., passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at home. He was 72.
Son of the late William and Elsie (Ackland) Sloan, he was born on Jan. 28, 1949, in Jersey City, N.J.
He was a retired mechanic, manufacturing auto parts for Teamsters Local 641.
John, aka “Big John,” “Johnny Bee,” had a zest for life. He was always drawn to music and in the early years was part of the bluegrass band Jersey Ridge Runners. John was a devoted beekeeper and had a fond love for wildlife and nature. His attitude on life was that of pride. He would often turn away help from others, but would be there for everyone and anyone else.
He loved his family more than anything, he was our neighbor, he was a friend, he shared stories and was a helping hand. He will be missed greatly by those who knew him.
John leaves behind his wife, Nancy (Cameron) Sloan; children, Jesse Sloan and his wife, Jami, Cory Sloan and his wife, Jen, and Marcy Williams and her husband, Landon; grandchildren, Kiley, Ashley, Jacinda, Eisley, and Marley; and sisters, Patricia Jiosi and Mary Kaplan. Family received friends at Stroyan Funeral Home, Milford, on May 6.