John Herbert Jr.

John “Herby” Herbert Jr., 88, formerly of Lansford, went into the arms of the Lord and Saviour, Thursday, August 16, 2018 in MapleShade Meadows, Nesquehoning. Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Goyda) Herbert. He was a shop clerk for Mack Trucks Inc. in Allentown for 29 years until retiring in 1987. He was a graduate of the former Lansford High School, Class of 1947.  John was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was a life member of the Lansford AMVETS and a member of the Last Man’s Club. John loved playing sports in his youth. He was also an avid Penn State Nittany Lions Fan and a member of the Penn State Club of Carbon County.  He was a member of St. John Russian Orthodox Church, Nesquehoning where he was a member of the ACRY. John was a caring and giving gentleman who dedicated his life to the Lord.

Surviving are a sister-in-law Eleanor Jean (Blaschak) Herbert of Ohio; nieces Ruth Ann Herbert and Claudia Pido and her husband Ernest both of Ohio; 1 great niece and 2 great nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a brother The Very Rev. Protopresbyter Paul Herbert.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in St. John Russian Orthodox Church, 9 E. Railroad St., Nesquehoning with Rev. Robert Teklinski officiating. Military interment will be held in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Hometown. Call Tuesday 10-11:00 A.M. in the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in his name to the church. The Sverchek-Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.  Online condolences at www.blazoskyfh.com. 

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