John Howard Gearhart, 78, born June 19, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his home. He was a 1949 graduate of Linden McKinley High School. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of Christian Assembly Church and a member of the Vineyard Church of Columbus and Delaware County. He retired from Lucent Technologies. John worked with the homeless and numerous food pantries. He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Marion and Henry Cianflona; father, Neil Gearhart. John is survived by many cousins; caregiver, Glen Conklin; along with numerous friends. A memorial service will be held 1pm, Saturday, December 12, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, where friends will be received from 12-1pm. Pastor Dan Franz officiating. Private family interment. Donations may be made in his name to Fruit of the Vine, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH 43081.
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