John E. Varner
April 6, 1957 ~ August 23, 2023
Born in: Erie, Pennsylvania
John E. Varner, 66, of Centerville, passed away, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Erie, Pennsylvania a son of James W. Varner and Nancy Gonser Varner. He married Sandra L. Auer in 1977.
He was a 1976 graduate of Tech Memorial High School in Erie and was employed as a welder with Zurn and General Electric until his retirement in 2017.
John served his country with the U.S. Navy and was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church. In his free time, John enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, driving race cars, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife, Sandra "Sandy" of Centerville; he is survived by his mother, Nancy Varner of Erie; four daughters, Carrie S. Boratyn and her spouse Jeremy of Wattsburg, Krista M. Rougie and her spouse Jon of Troy, Virginia, Savannah L. Mashburn and her spouse Shelby of Raeford, North Carolina, and Heather Sutton of Byrnedale, Pennsylvania; a son, John E. Varner, Jr., and his spouse Jessica of Waterford; sixteen grandchildren; a sister, Diane Myers of Erie; a brother, James W. Varner, II and his spouse Lois of Erie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in John's memory to AHN Cancer Institute, 2315 Myrtle Street, Suite 290, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502 or Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on John's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenGlennFH.com
Arrangements are in the care of Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City.
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I will always remember all the great times we had when our girls were younger traveling across Canada. You and Phil get that bench warmed up for us, we will be along later! I will bring the Poutine!
Sandy we are very sorry to hear of John 😠I used to see him out on the mower when I was heading up to Erie I wish I would of pulled over to talk to him and you been many years though I’ll try to stop by on my way up to Erie
Tom & I are so sorry for your loss of John. We will remember the fun times when he visited Virginia. Especially the games we would play at the dinner table and his deep laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. He is gone from your sights, but never from your hearts! God bless all of you. Ida & Tom Thornton
It was truly an honor to get to meet and spend time with the dad behind one the most amazing people I know, Savannah. We got to share beer, pepperoni rolls, and many a game of pegs and jokers. Thanks for your support over the last few years.
Jess
I remember John at his daughters Carrie’s wedding and how happy he was.And will remember him that way also that we had a good time. R.I.P. John
Much Love to His Family,
Shirley Cooling
To Sandy: I have so many good memories of John as a wonderful hockey dad and easy-going friend. I’m sorry you’ve lost your life’s partner; I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. So I’ll just send you a big hug and hopes for peace and comfort.
To Savannah and Krista: YOU two are the reason I ever even knew your dad, so thank you. I remember him as my kind hockey friend. I’m sorry you’ve lost him. Losing my dad made me feel kind of unprotected and rudderless, so I hope you can find protection and guidance in your other family members. May God bless you with peace and comfort.
To the Varner family, John will truly be missed. I always thought of John as “My Big Brother”. And i will miss him as if he was. Very fond memories of years of hanging out and having fun. He always made me smile.