Story Title: Monessen Memories
By: George Essey
I remember the Johns family from a visit to St Michael many years ago and gave us a newspaper picture of the founders of St Michael Syrian Church in Monessen.
I emailed Sam’s obit to some of the church members that might have remembered the Johns family while they were in Monessen. I got the following reply from Louise Essey Zdilla, who is the aunt to His Grace, Bishop BASIL……
“I remember the Johns family, they lived on Knox ave. down from the High School.One of the girls was my age (Gloria), and one daughter lived in McKeesport. a very nice family well known in Ind. and the Orthodox diocese.
Louise”
Eternal rest and may his memory be eternal.
George Essey
Monessen PA 15062
Brad Marlene and Bradley Dickinsomn says
We are holding you all in our hearts and prayers each day.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Brad, Marlene and Bradley Dickinson
Chuckie Shahadey says
To The Entire Family & Friends of Sam Johns,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man.
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies at this difficult time.
Please know that you are in My Thoughts & Prayers at this sad time.
May His Memory Be Eternal!!!
With All My Love,
Chuckie Shahadey
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
ChuckieShahadey@aol.com
Eleanor West says
Dear Norma and family,
Uncle Sam will be missed. I thought a lot of him. My prayers are with you all at this time.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Love
Elly West
George Essey says
On behalf of parishioners of St. Michael A.O.C. of Monessen PA, our sincere sympathies to the Johns families on the passing of Sam into eternal rest. May his memory be eternal.
Mareth Gunstream says
Dear Norma, Janis, Donna and family,
What wonderful memories I have of Sam and your family! Janis was my first friend in Indianapolis and I loved coming over to your house to play and have Syrian food!! I also enjoyed going to Vacation Bible School at St. George’s. He made the best pizza ever. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Mareth