John B. Cranmer, Jr., 97, of Butler, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 28, 2025, at Concordia at Cabot.
He was born on June 20, 1927, in Butler, PA, to the late John B. Cranmer, Sr. and Agnesannalena (Patterson) Cranmer.
John graduated Butler High School in 1945, and drove milk truck for Cranmer Dairy Farm and Cranmer Bros. Ice Cream Co. He then worked for Country Belle where he became Branch/Sales Manager. John then served 20 years as County Controller of Butler County.
John was an active member of his community where he was a past Chairman of Franklin Twp. Zoning and Hearing Board, Secretary and Treasurer of Franklin Twp. Supervisors. John was a lifelong member of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church. He was a former Elder and Financial Secretary for the Church Building Fund. John was also a Sunday School teacher and choir member.
John was a member of Butler Victory Lodge #272, New Castle Consistory, and Syria Shrine. He was also a member of Butler Caravan #14, and was past President of Shrine Luncheon Club. John was a Treasurer of Butler Camp of Gideons International. Also, he was a past President of Kiwanis Club of Butler and PA State County Controllers Association.
He enjoyed music such as big bands and symphonies, watching sports, and spending time outdoors. Above all, John loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
John is survived by one daughter, Vickie (Bob) Zaccari of Valencia, PA; one son, Eric (Andrea) Cranmer of Chicora, PA; one daughter-in-law, Cheryll Cranmer of Greer, SC; one grand-daughter, Kristen Zaccari; five grandsons, Tyler (Brittany) Cranmer, Austin Cranmer, Brandon (Alexandria) Cranmer, Adam (Christina) Zaccari, Zachary (Brittney) Mayes; great grandchildren, Skyler, Kaia, Enzo, Cianna, Oaklee, Luca, Jaxson, Kinzley, and Baby Mayes due in April.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joanne R. (Burlbaugh) Cranmer, whom he married on June 18, 1952 and passed away on February 28, 2019; one son, Ted B. Cranmer; two brothers, Charles E. Cranmer and Clarence J. Cranmer; and three sisters, Agnes Cowan, Mary Huff, and Jane Barkley.
Family and Friends will be received from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday January 30, 2025 with a Masonic Service at 6:30 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday January 31, 2025 at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422 West Butler, PA, with retired pastor, Reverend Jeff Curtis.
A Private Burial will be held at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church at 727 Old Route 422 West Butler, PA 16001.
All who knew John are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.