John Murray Haag

John Murray Haag, 90, of Big Run, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born at home in Oliveburg on April 22, 1933, a son of the late William A. Haag and Alice (Aber) Haag.

Mr. Haag served in the United States Navy from 1954-1959.

He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.

On September 29, 1954, he married his sweetheart, Donna Lee Bish.  They enjoyed fifty years of marriage prior to her death on August 21, 2004.

John wore many hats over the years, first and foremost he was a wonderful husband and father.  His wife and girls always came first in his life.

He worked as a farmer, spent time working in the number eight mines, drove a feed truck, he worked as a projectionist for the Jackson Theatre in Reynoldsville and the Jefferson Theatre in Punxsutawney, and spent many years working for Agway farm products.

He enjoyed everyday life, gardening, watching NASCar and spending time with his family.  He looked forward to lunch with the 1951 graduation class each month.

Surviving relatives include five daughters, Wanda (Michael) Skarbek of Reynoldsville, Diana (Ernie) Painter of Punxsutawney, Pamela Ross of Big Run, Valerie (Marty) Snyder of Punxsutawney, Lisa (Larry) Ross of Big Run; five grandchildren, Ashley Anderson, Nikki Aul, Chelsey Snyder, Joselyn Snyder and Andy Ross; three great grandchildren, Anson, Arden and Avery Anderson.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna; two granddaughters, Samantha Painter and Shelby Ross; two sisters, Margaret Smith and Lillian Bish; four brothers, Roy, Fred, Harvey and Robert Haag.

Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Big Run.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Joseph Spack.

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Haag’s memory to McCalmont Township Fire Company.

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