John H. Younkins

John H. Younkins, 82, of Bethel Twp., passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was born June 7, 1938 in Kittanning to the late Howard B. & Gertrude (Bowser) Younkins.

He was a veteran of the U.S Army.

He was a 1956 graduate of Kittanning High School and a 1960 graduate of Grove City College.

As a chemical engineer he worked for several companies, and then became an independent consultant.

He enjoyed reading and life in his rural home.

Survivors include one brother, Thomas W. Younkins of Melbourne, Fl; two sisters, Patricia (Gregory) Hika, and Donna (Kenneth) Lazan both of Kittanning, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Eleanor A. Younkins, and two brothers, Richard A. Younkins and James R. Younkins.

Family and friend of John H. Younkins will be received on Sunday August 2, 2020 in the Kennedy & Blodgett Funeral Home, 253 North Grant Ave., Kittanning, PA from 2:00pm until time of the services at 5:00pm with Rev. Deb Kociban officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kittanning Cemetery.

Family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the Orphans of the Storm.

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