John Alan Rock
August 26, 1951 ~ September 7, 2010
John Alan Rock, 59, of New Cumberland, WV, a loving father and caring dad, died Tuesday September 7, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born August 26, 1951 in McKeesport, PA, John was a son of the late John D. and Lottie Clement Rock. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rock.
John was an owner/operator independent truck driver where he was presently hauling for Mercer Transportation based in Louisville, KY.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton; Owner/Operator Independent Drivers Association and a Former President and active member of the Barbarian Motorcycle Club for over thirty eight years.
John is survived by his wife, Miya Sarap Rock, whom he married on October 16, 1982; a son, John-Carlo Rock of Weirton, WV; two daughters, Kimberly Rock of Imperial, PA, and Francesca Rock of Weirton, WV; a brother, David Rock of Easley, SC.
Visitation will be Friday 2-4 & 6-8PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Saturday at the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Miya, Kim, John Carlo and Francesca, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you sense the presence of the Lord with you during this time. Much Love, LaRon Harda-Bainbridge
My Dear Friend Miya and kids Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lean on our Lord, for comfort in your pain, this to will pass… John was a great man, hold onto his memmories. We love you all so very much. The peace of our Lord be with you all.
Miya and family: We are so sorry for your loss. My mom, Lorretta Parks, use to work for you both. She loved you and John!! You were always both so good to her. John was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you during this time. God Bless you all!!
To Miya, Kim, John Carlo and Fran, I can’t begin to tell you how deeply Sorry we are for the loss of John! Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you all! May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you all during this very difficult time! We love you all and please know that if there is anything we can do that we are here for you! Rest in Peace John you will be sorely missed! Renee and Isaac
Dear Miya, John Carlo and family, We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of John in the tragic accident that took his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God provide you comfort and strength at this most difficult time. Joe and Janice Pepe
To Maya,David,and children,Im so sorry for this loss.I knew John for years and loved him as a dear friend.Im sick over this news and great loss.God Bless all,and wish I could be there.Hold on to all the good memories.He was a great guy.
We were so sorry to hear of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Dear Miya and Family, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. My prayers are with you all. Marty and Dan Jarrett
Dear Miya and family, I was deeply saddened when I learned about John’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I can not even begin to imagine how you are dealing with this tragedy. I will keep you all in my prayers! Love ya, Ronda
Dear Miya and Family, We are so very sorry for your sudden loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. Love you all! Ralph & Patty Jenkins and family.
Miya and Family – I am so sorry to hear about the loss of John. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
I am sorry for your lose.My prayers are for your family and friends.
Miya and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing others are thinking about you and praying for you.
Frankie and family, Allison and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you at this time
Francesca and family, We are really sorry to hear about the loss of dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
Miya, Kimberly, John Carlo & Francesca: We are so sorry to hear about John Alan. He was a GREAT man. We will miss his warm smile, great stories (hunting and trucking) and loving personality. We will miss him dearly. Sending you big hugs and kisses.
To the entire Rock Family, My dad, Mike Sherwood,has been friends with John for many many years and he and I would like to express our deepest condolences to your loss. John was a wonderful man and always was willing to help Dad when he needed it. He will be missed by all of us very much, and I can’t even imagine the pain all of you are feeling. God Bless you all.
Miya, Kimberly, Francesca and John-Carlo Sorry for the loss of your father and husband. John Alan will be missed dearly. We will miss his visits, his stories, smiles, laughter and so much more. He will be in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten.
Dear Miya,Kim, John Carlo, & Francesca, We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your husband and father. All of our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless and all our love to you.
Miya, John-Carlo, Kimberly, & Francesca. Sorry for the tragic loss of your husband & father. May God Bless your family in these difficult times. My cousin John Alan was a special person. I will miss our phone conversations, our passions for motorcycles, his special Christmas visits, his surprise road trip visits & his friendship. Our memories of John Alan will always be in our hearts. All our Love Ron & Linda
You do not know me, I am neighbor of Brent Wells. I understand exactly how this family is feeling, for I too lost my son Jeremy Ash, 30, 22 months ago in a motorcycle accident. Saying that I am sorry is not enough, but saying, I feel your pain means more. If I can be of help to any of you, please phone me. Bless each of you at this time with true friends and family. Sincerely, Judy Ash
Miya and family; I was so saddened to hear of Johns accident and death. My deepest sympathy and best wishes to all of you in this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of John especially of the day he pulled me out of a lake in Emporium, PA when I was a small boy. If not for him I would not be here today. Please take a moment to celebrate the many happy memories your family experienced together ; those cherished moments can never be taken away from you.
I’ve known john since i was 19yrs old. he is going to be sadly missed! my sympathies go out to his friends n family. what a good man! we miss you! all our love, Helen n Taz
Mia & Family, Cousin Dave, I can not begin to tell you how sorry I am, I loved John liked a brother, as I did Bob, and David also. I am sad also that I can not be there. I pray that our Lord will comfort all of you, Love you all and hope to see you soon, May God Bless You All Cousin Bernie
The first time I met Johnny Rock he was 28 years old. What a kind handsome warm smile I will always remember and never forget him! He has always been my Idol! What a wonderful person. I will miss him so very very much. I dedicate “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones
Miya and Family…… You and your family are in my many thoughts and Prayers..Very sorry/sad to hear of your loss.
Dear Miya and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of you and John at Bubba’s growing up and I always remember John being a big teddy bear! ( or at least that is what I thought as a youngin’ back then!) May God hear your prayers in this time of need. Take Care In HIS Name, Jennifer Sarap Currey
So sorry to hear about you’re loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thoughts and Prayers to the family… Johnny Rock has been a long time brother and friend! He will be missed!!! Johnny Rock was a legend here in the Valley!”Missing You” (Rolling Stones)…Ride high in the sky and watch over us my Dear friend!!!!
So sorry to hear of loss of John He was a good man,good friend and great father.R.I.P You will be missed.
Miya and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a tragedy. I wish I knew just what to say to make things better. May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care. I think of all the times YOU helped me with my kids, when you were just a kid yourself. Take Care. God Bless you and your children. Love, Mary
A man who lived his life the way he chose.
Where John is now one Day we will be, together again. We rode together and trucked together, so many memories, never to be forgotten, we both loved John and all of you, we are just a phone call away. I gave John his hair cut just hours before our Lord took him,I am so greatful I got to visit with him one last time
Dear Miya, My heart goes out to you and your family in this difficult time. Please know that you are being lifted up in prayer for strength to get through this. Don’t hesitate to call on me if you need anything. God Bless Pam Davis
I am so sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
I’m very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know John or your family but my heart aches for you. God be with you all in this terrible time.
Dear Rock Family, very sorry to here of the loss of john Allen. He will always be remembered as a good friend. our prayers are with the family. p.s. Dave take good care bro.
DEAR MIYA AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN’S DEATH, WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS FRIENDSHIP,AND OUR FAMILY BEING TOGETHER ON NEW YEARS. DAVE HARRIS
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you all in this terrible time. John worked for our dad, Frank A. Bennardo (deceased) the owner of F & B Trucking Company for many years and was also a very good friend. He will be greatly missed. From the Bennardo Girls: Carol, Frances, Rose & Liz
We will miss you. Until we meet again, my friend.
To be honest, I don’t remember much about him, I just remember he was a friend to my Uncle Dave (David Link) who died a few years ago. I called my father to ask where I knew the name from.. and he told me that John was a close friend to my Uncle. I remember what it was like when my uncle passed, granted it wasn’t in a horrible accident, and I offer my sincere condolences to the family, as does my family. I can only say what I said at my uncle’s funeral. “Ride hard, and ride free up there on the highway in the sky.” Keep all your memories close and replay the best of them often so never to forget, and with that he’ll always be remembered.
Miya and family, I was very sorry to hear about your loss of your husband, father, and friend. Let the powers that be help you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miya, Kim, and Family, I was very sad to hear about John’s accident. I’ve known you all since before I can remember and have nothing but good memories of him. Although I can’t be there with you during this time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are.
JOHN ALLEN WAS ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE IVE EVER MET AND I JUST WANT TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND LET YOU KNOW OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JOHN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM
sorry for your loss
Sorry for the loss of your Husband, Father, Freind he was a good man my God Bless and keep you in your time of loss.
Sorry to hear about John. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you; whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow, laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Life means all that it ever meant. I am but waiting for you, for an interval, just around the corner. All is well. H.Scott Holland, Cannon of St. Paul’s London May peace surround the family and friends during this time of grief. Mary and Dave Rock
Miya, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you take care, God Bless
Rock family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we could not be there. John Allen was a great part of the family and was like another son to my grandmother. Please let us know if anything is needed.
I just read about John Alan and was very sad to hear this. My father, John Kallay and mother, Bonnie were very good friends with John. I remember him when I was a young child. He was always smiling and made us all feel good. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.
I met Johhny Rock when we were 26 years old, i’ll never forget how good he looked is his leathers and chaps! I still have those pictures to cherish. After more then thirty years go by and for the last year i’ve been fortunate enough to talk to him often and share old memories. I will miss him! I am so happy that I got to meet his Daughter Kim & Frankie and oh so handsome son John Carlos I saw my prayers every night.
Miya and family, I was very saddened to hear of John’s accident and death. I’m sorry I was not able be there for the services. May all your beautiful memories bring you peace and comfort. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He will always be with you.
we are sorry to hear about your lost. you and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Dear Mia and family, I wanted to send my sincere regrets in your sorrow, I hope you will go on with your life, I was in your shoes in 2004. It took me 2 years before I became normal. Keep your faith and all thing work out. Love to all of you. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love Donna
R.I.P. John I know you and Cole are holding things down till I get there! You are a great man!