Pontisso, John L., 81, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived by his wife Betty Pontisso of Xenia, son and daughters-in-law John (Jr.) and Peggy Pontisso of Fairfax, VA, Christopher Pontisso of Lantana, FL; daughters and sons-in-law Janeen and Jerry Hyatt of Xenia, Denise and Curtis Smith of Waynesville, OH; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Stivers High School, Class of 1948, retired from the Dayton Public School System and the University of Dayton. John was a veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday, February 13, 2012 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd at Grange Hall Rd. Pastor Donald Payne officiating. Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9-11 AM Monday. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.