John Susko

John Susko, 87, of Stokesdale, NC, formerly of Irwin, died April 18, 2025 at Countryside Village Nursing Home, Stokesdale, NC. He was born March 7, 1938 in South Fork, Adams Township, to John and Alverta (Fyock) Susko. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Janet (Lawson) Susko, brothers Darl and Edward, and sisters Catherine (Kaye) LeJeune, Anna Mae Berkebile, and Eva Jane Chappell. After graduating from Adams Summerhill High School in St. Michael, John joined the US Army in 1961. He was stationed at Fort Monmouth, NJ, Redstone Arsenal, AL, and also Germany. After receiving honorable discharge in 1966, John earned a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. John’s career as a mechanical engineer began at the Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh, where he worked on the design of power generator exciters. The latter part was with Westinghouse Transportation (Adtranz) in West Mifflin, where familiar “people movers” used in airport terminals was among his project work. John enjoyed gardening, especially planting tomatoes. He enjoyed watching Penn State athletics, especially football and wrestling. Most of all he was a follower of Jesus Christ. John was a lifelong member of Brush Creek Salem United Church of Christ. After retiring he served the Lord through the Gideon’s International, Westmoreland County South Camp. He also attended Stokesdale Christian Church after moving to NC. He is survived by his children Lori (Mark) Godwin, of High Point, NC; Jason (Leslie) Susko of Stokesdale, NC; his grandson Dylan John Susko; and his step grandson Adam (Desiree) Godwin. The family is grateful to Trudy Harris, his companion and dear friend who helped him find peace and happiness through his last years. They are also thankful of the staff at Countryside Village Nursing Home, caregiver Trisha Davis, and Contessa Home Care Agency. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, in the funeral home with Rev. Diane Wiley, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

John Susko

March 7, 1938 - April 18, 2025