john dunn
John G. Dunn of Weirton, WV, formerly of Burgettstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. John was born on October 5, 1938, in Burgettstown, PA. He married his Burgettstown Union High School sweetheart, Marie F. Tunno and danced through life with her and their two daughters (Rea and Lisa) as well as his four grandchildren, family, and friends. In 1964, with a newborn daughter in tow, John served his country in the United States Air Force. The Air Force relocated them to London England where their second daughter was born. After traveling a bit with the Airforce, they settled in Burgettstown, where John lived with the motto “if you are not having fun, it is your own fault.” John was a natural athlete. He grew up on the baseball mound pitching for many teams including in High School and Airforce. When he hung up his glove his passion turned to golf. In fact, John would golf year-round with his brother-in-law and best friend, Joe Tunno, even when they could only play three holes and lost a few balls under the snow. John considered himself lucky in life and his seven holes in one were proof of that! John worked as an operator at Quaker State Oil Refinery (Ergon) in Chester, WV for 26 years, while Marie was a nursing supervisor and administrator at Weirton Medical. All who knew John, will remember his fun-loving nature who was always quick to flash a smile and share a laugh. But it is his daughters that knew him best and believed he was also an amazing father and a genuinely kind and loving man. He filled their hearts with joy, love and laughter and will be greatly missed. Most of all John will be remembered for his love for his family, and their time spent together - especially his grandchildren – Katy, Elliot, Sarah, and Kevin John. He was so very proud of them. He was blessed with two families as he considered his wife’s family his family as well. John was preceded in death by his wife Marie F. Tunno Dunn in 2001; his mother, Katherine Oshanka Dunn; his sisters, Connie Valduga and Linda Rogers; and his brother, James Dunn. He will be remembered with love by his daughters, Maria Royce (Mark), and Malisa Sommers (Jason Lipscomb); grandchildren, Katy and Sarah Scruppi and Elliot Willis Royce and Kevin John Royce; his brothers, Donald, William (Babs), and Jack (Beth) Dunn; his sisters, Betty Castellino, Shirley Reed, and Charlotte Christopher (Jim); many nieces and nephews and cousins. Visitation will be 1 – 3 PM Sunday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, where a service that will begin at 3 PM. The American Legion Post 10 and the United States Air Force will provide orders. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his passion for the sport of baseball, his family requests donations be made in his honor to Burgettstown Area Youth Baseball Association, PO Box 91, Burgettstown, PA 15021. www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Greco Hertnick Funeral Home

  2. Our hearts go out to you for the loss of such a dear member of your family. We will keep you in our prayers.

  3. Dunn family: I am so heartbroken and sorry for your loss. I consider myself privileged to have gotten to know John. I met him thru my business and he a was very pleasant man every day. We could talk about everything from his family, health, aging and just recently laughed because even tho there was an age difference he knew people I knew. I will definitely miss seeing him. I will keep you all in my prayers.

  4. Malisa and Family, Lisa and I want to extend our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Greg/Lisa Yanief

  5. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. With the greatest respect and love.

  6. A ‘little sister’ thinks of her older brothers as heroes. Jim has been gone for 2 years and now I lost my other hero. Bless you all for sharing such a wonderful person. Love , Charlotte (Dunn) Christopher

  7. Maria, I was so sorry to learn of your father’s death. The best to you and family as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life. Sounds like John was quite special and well loved. You and others are a living legacy to those life-giving traits! Jim


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