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John F. Geddis, Jr.

September 25, 1947 ~ March 12, 2015 (age 67) 67 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Erica & Chuck Moore on June 16, 2015 7:10 PM
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A candle was lit by Connor on April 6, 2015 9:15 AM
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A candle was lit by Dee Dee Higgins on March 27, 2015 8:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Dewey & Joann Westbrook on March 26, 2015 9:41 PM
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A candle was lit by Lori Manning Brandon & Adam Hannan on March 21, 2015 10:05 PM
Message from Margaret Mellott
March 19, 2015 9:52 PM

It is with sincere sadness that I offer my heartfelt sympathy
for the loss of Mr. John Geddis, Mayor of Toronto,
to his loving family, friends and the whole community.
The Gem has lost a significant sparkle.
May you rest in peace, prayers for loved ones.
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A candle was lit by Your loving wife. Miss and love you so much! on March 19, 2015 6:49 PM
Message from Carolyn
March 19, 2015 9:15 AM

I am so very sorry for the loss of John. He was a great person and a wonderful friend. The love he had for his family was so very easy to see. He cherished each of his grandkids and it was a pleasure to watch him interact with them. My continued prayers are with all of you. Love to you all.
Message from The Rodesh Family
March 19, 2015 9:33 AM

These thoughts and prayers are from all of us. We are truly blessed to have you all in our family.
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A candle was lit by Connor and Brady. We love and miss you Pap. on March 17, 2015 8:08 PM
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A candle was lit by DON & LORA SNYDER on March 16, 2015 10:30 PM
Message from Nick DeVito
March 16, 2015 8:04 PM

Mandy and Family,
So sorry for your loss.

The DeVito Family
Message from Mandy
March 17, 2015 8:29 PM

Thank you so much.
Message from John Geddis family
March 16, 2015 7:55 PM

Dear Geddis Family,
From John Kim an Anthony Stasiulewicz ,
There are no words that I can say or write to replace john ? He was my dear friend, in my hour of need he gave me comfort that I would be ok ? He always called or text me to see how I was doing an he worried about me an my health , never saying how sick he really was? But I knew he was very sick. His strength an love of the city was incredible , his life was Toronto . The day I was hired as a Steubenville Poluce officer (mayor. ) called me to congratulate me, my heart was in T town , but he gave me hoot that one day I would return a better man. So I sucked it up went to work , did my job an always remembered where I was from, as Johnny always told me never forget where you are from . I did not an I retired after. 25 years all the while talking to the mayor , who kept me focused, on my job family an friends. Never forgot where I was from, an John Geddis never forgot where he was from, I've learned so much from him an there will never be another like him? God has blessed me with John , he is in my thoughts an prayers . God bless his family ,
The love of a friend. John C Stasiulewicz an family
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A candle was lit by Larry and Jill, the Keyser family, and his friend in heaven. on March 16, 2015 4:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Tammy Bowers on March 16, 2015 1:00 PM
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A candle was lit by Kathy Parker on March 16, 2015 1:00 PM
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A candle was lit by Debbie and Ken Koby on March 16, 2015 12:49 PM
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A candle was lit by The Takacs Family on March 16, 2015 11:20 AM
Message from Karen DeNoon
March 16, 2015 10:38 AM

Johnny & family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karen DeNoon
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A candle was lit by The Lang Family on March 16, 2015 9:16 AM
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A candle was lit by The Styletz Family on March 15, 2015 11:13 PM
Message from Susan
March 15, 2015 8:30 PM

Growing up with John and my brother together was never a dull moment. He could mimic anyone and probably mimicked me when I left the room. He could have had a second career as a stand up comedian. Your family has my deepest sympathies. He will be missed by our community. Many Blessings on all of you.
Love, Susan
Message from Kenneth R. Mushrush Jr.
March 15, 2015 4:37 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family may god bless you at this difficult time.
Message from The Joseph Restifo family
March 15, 2015 2:06 PM

Geddis family, you have our deepest condolence for John's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from John & Kathy Skrabak
March 15, 2015 1:53 PM

Kitten & Family
So saddened by John's passing. John & I have been friends ever since we were born on same day at Gil Memorial Hospital. It has been a long wonderful friendship. You are blessed to have had John in your life. As long as you have memories you will never really lose your love for each other. John was a man of loving commitment to his family especially his grandchildren, his friends and his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With much love, John & Kathy
Message from Jenn Serafini
March 15, 2015 12:39 PM

John III & Family, I so very sorry for your loss. May you be blessed during this difficult time.
Message from Linda Hall
March 15, 2015 12:06 PM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
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A candle was lit by Cindy Baier on March 15, 2015 11:33 AM
Message from Patty and Leonard Grill
March 15, 2015 11:18 AM

Kitten and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was an exceptional man. He will be missed by so many. Our thoughts have been with you and will continue to be with you during this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by David and Kim Hannan on March 15, 2015 10:47 AM
Message from Randy and Donna Stutler
March 15, 2015 10:31 AM

Our heart felt prayers are with you Kitten and family. John will always be our Mayor . RIP Mayor.
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A candle was lit by Patti Cody and Jason VanDyke on March 15, 2015 10:24 AM
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A candle was lit by Bo &Sharon Kestner. Kitten, so very sorry on March 15, 2015 9:53 AM
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A candle was lit by Karen Bates on March 15, 2015 8:42 AM
Message from Jo Lynn Fisher
March 15, 2015 8:16 AM

So many stories.....so many memories.....so much appreciation. My heart goes out to your family. I know what you've been through and how hard it is, and is going to be. He is at peace and out of pain. My condolences to the entire family.
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A candle was lit by Kevin Taliani on March 15, 2015 5:31 AM
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A candle was lit by Brian and Lisa Fogle on March 15, 2015 3:56 AM
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A candle was lit by The Chesney Family on March 15, 2015 2:51 AM
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A candle was lit by Joann Chesney Hauck. on March 15, 2015 2:49 AM
Message from Michaelle Goodrich
March 15, 2015 2:11 AM

I was deeply saddened by the news of John's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. May the memories of John help you all find peace. "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

Michaelle "Hackett" Goodrich
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A candle was lit by Michaelle Goodrich on March 15, 2015 2:04 AM
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A candle was lit by John Tice Jr. on March 15, 2015 1:38 AM
Message from John Tice Jr.
March 15, 2015 1:37 AM

Mr. G was a good man and always there with great advice and a big smile!
Message from Sharon (Snider) Buracchio
March 15, 2015 12:30 AM

You have my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. John was a great man and a gem to the city. He is going to be missed by all. RIP Mayor John Geddis.
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A candle was lit by Sharon (Snider) Buracchio on March 15, 2015 12:28 AM
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A candle was lit by Mary Ann Hunter Larkins on March 15, 2015 12:28 AM
Message from Jo & Leon Nelson
March 14, 2015 10:40 PM

Kitten....please know that you & your family on in our thoughts & prayers.
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A candle was lit by Leon & Jo Nelson on March 14, 2015 10:37 PM
Message from Peggy Thomas
March 14, 2015 10:23 PM

I was a nurse at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and knew John very well when he worked there. He was always such a friendly and pleasant person to know. His smile was very genuine. I remember a lot of practical jokes he pulled on the nurses. It was great to know him
Message from Albert and Jill Teramana And family
March 14, 2015 10:18 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. John decated so much to the city of Toronto. We appreciate all that he had done. Prayers to his family. He will be missed.
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A candle was lit by Tom & Linda McCarthy of Havelock NC on March 14, 2015 10:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Jocelyne Bonitati and family on March 14, 2015 10:00 PM
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A candle was lit by Steven,Jenni,Addy,and Stevie Ohalek on March 14, 2015 9:46 PM
Message from Steve/Denise Rebich
March 14, 2015 8:59 PM

John was a great family man, community servant, and friend. He will be missed. May God's love and comfort surround his entire family during this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Steve and Denise Rebich on March 14, 2015 8:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Ava Nuccetelli on March 14, 2015 8:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Melvin and Connie Kidwell on March 14, 2015 8:30 PM
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A candle was lit by debbie weaver monigold on March 14, 2015 7:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Clint & Cassie Buchanan on March 14, 2015 7:41 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike, Lisa, Meghan and Makayla Bauman on March 14, 2015 7:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Dolores Everhart4 on March 14, 2015 7:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Kim Candoo on March 14, 2015 7:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Terry and Cindy Coulter on March 14, 2015 6:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Barb. Clarke on March 14, 2015 6:40 PM
Message from Alan & Donna Fidak
March 14, 2015 6:40 PM

You have our deepest condolences. We'll always remember all the fun conversations we had with John. He will be greatly missed. He'll stay forever alive in all your hearts.
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A candle was lit by Travis Ohalek on March 14, 2015 6:35 PM
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A candle was lit by susie heaton & daughters mandi * krissi on March 14, 2015 6:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Kate & Nick Romano on March 14, 2015 6:12 PM
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A candle was lit by David Price, Jr. on March 14, 2015 6:08 PM
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A candle was lit by Wes Owens and family on March 14, 2015 5:58 PM
Message from Justin Jewett
March 14, 2015 5:43 PM

My sympathies to the entire family. Toronto lost a great man. God bless you guys. RIP Mayor Geddis.
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A candle was lit by Pat and Debbie Wells on March 14, 2015 5:37 PM
Message from Debbie and John Bain.
March 14, 2015 5:04 PM

I have known John since I was a little girl and he was going steady with Kitten.My heart is sad for the loss of a good friend and a great all round Guy. John loved the town of Toronro, but he loved his family even more. he always spoke of them and was very proud in being a grandpa. He will be missed, but have comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain nor is he sick. and you all will see him again. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family at this very sad time. with Love,Debbie and John Bain
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A candle was lit by Debbie and John Bain on March 14, 2015 4:58 PM
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A candle was lit by The Paul Barnes Family on March 14, 2015 4:52 PM
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A candle was lit by The Doug Lucsko Family on March 14, 2015 4:49 PM
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A candle was lit by Bouk on March 14, 2015 4:46 PM
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A candle was lit by Janes W. & Auberta Long Family on March 14, 2015 4:38 PM
Message from Vickie Warren-Kutchmark
March 14, 2015 4:33 PM

What an amazing man that will be greatly missed by all of Toronto. His smile could brighten anyones day! Fly high with the Angels. Rest In Peace Mayor John Geddis.
Message from Jolynn Chadwick-Wojtas
March 14, 2015 4:18 PM

I can not tell you how amazing John was to me and my family..always so happy and having hugs. He will truly be missed. Now he is in the arms of angels with my dad. Please know you are all in my prayers
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A candle was lit by The Chadwick Family on March 14, 2015 4:16 PM
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