Obituary

Bracken, John D., 59, Johnstown, died Jan 31, 2015 at Golden Living Center.  Born May 26, 1955, Johnstown.  Son of Barbara (Gatins) and the late Raymond Bracken, Johnstown.  Survived by loving wife, Patricia (Brandle), Johnstown.  Also survived by; daughters, Miranda (Jerry) Wiesheier, Johnstown, and Shiloh (Randy) Comer, Tire Hill; sons, Zachary (Tanya) Bracken, Richland, and Eli (Anisah Noer) Bracken, Emmaus; brothers, T.R. (LeAnn) Bracken, Lancaster, Barry (Kelly) Bracken, Manheim, and Kevin (Patty) Bracken, Johnstown; sisters, Mary Lynn (David) Mahla, Johnstown, and Susan Bracken, Berlin; 9 grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  John served our country in the U.S. Army and then worked as a coal miner at Florence #2 mine.  John was a Steelers fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.  Mass will be held at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m., with Rev. David Peles officiating and Military Rites by Menoher Post VFW Honor Guard.  Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., exclusive provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.