John P. Woods

Apr 2, 1928 – June 4, 2025

John P. Woods, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday.  He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Thomas F. and Anna S. (Helsel) Woods.  He married June E. Anderson in 1949, she preceded him in death in 1998 after sharing 49 years of marriage.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan P. Lingenfelter in MD; a son Timothy P. and wife Kathy of Hollidaysburg; five grandchildren: Julie, Justin, Alison, Annie, and Michael; many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sally Janeiro.

He was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey, and siblings: Anna Maher, Elizabeth Hartman, Mary Metris, Thomas, and James.

John graduated from Hollidaysburg High School and served in the US Army during WW II.

He retired from F.L. Smithe Co. as a Machinist Supervisor for 30 years, and was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shotgun shoots.

Friends will be received from 2-4pm on Wed June 11, 2025 at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., where a funeral service will immediately follow at 4pm with Fr. Alan E. Thomas officiating.  Private committal at New St. Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Mary Church: 312 Clark St. Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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