John Henry Annett
October 9, 1933 ~ November 11, 2015
Born in: Tiltonsville, Ohio
John Henry Annett, 82, of Cranberry Township, Venango County, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th. Born October 9, 1933 in Tiltonsville, Ohio, John was the son of the late Frank and Jessie Marie Swartz Annett. He was married to the former Agnes H. DiPasquale who preceded him in death. Mr. Annett was a Peacetime United States Army Veteran, having served in Germany. He was a Clarion University graduate, and was an elementary school teacher for the Oil City School District. While working for the Oil City School District, John also held the position of Elementary School Principal for a short period of time.John was also self-employed as a farmer, and had a roadside produce market. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist in Oil City. He was an avid HAM radio operator, and enjoyed reading and the outdoors.John is survived by his two sons, James F. Annett and his wife, Trudi, of Pittsburgh, and David Q. Annett and his wife, Beth, of Laurel, MD; and his daughter, Joan M. Jones and her husband, Eugene, of Franklin.He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Melissa DeStout and her husband, James of Pittsburgh, Anthony Annett of Pittsburgh, Tyler Annett of Laurel, MD, and Katie Annett of Chicago, IL; and his great-granddaughter, Anna Marie DeStout.He is additionally survived by his brother, Melvin Annett and his wife, Helen, of El Toro, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Barber.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. (noon). Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. (noon) following visitation with Rev. Byron Myers, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to AseraCare Hospice - 1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 14, Erie PA 16505, and/or The Caring Place - 103 North 13th Street, Franklin PA 16323.To send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I had Mr. Annett as my sixth grade teacher at Gay Street Elementary. It was so long ago, but I do remember him as kind and patient and a good teacher. My condolences to his family.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father, our condolences to the family. John was a wonderful neighbor and friend , we remember all the times he stopped by to visit, bringing snacks to enjoy with him over coffee and the good conversations. Our kids spent many winter days sled riding on his farm, with him and his wife , Agnes, and warming up with hot chocolate He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Pete & Pat Kontaxes, Laramie, Wyoming
Eugene Jones
I fondly remember Mr. Annett as one of my favorite teachers. I had him in 4th Grade at Siverly Elementary School.I remember how He took the extra time out of his schedule to make sure we,( myself and other classmates), all reviewed math problems by his desk side during recess time. Just to think later in life I married his daughter and came to know him as my Father-in -law. My wife and I,along with the rest of the family, love and miss him tremendously.
John and his wife Aggie were wonderful neighbors. Their farm market was an asset to our community in that it not only provided the area with farm fresh food but also employed all of the neighborhood youth. It was my first job and the foundation of my work ethic. Mr. Annett helped mold young lives on the farm as well as the classroom.