DIED 23-Jan-2022
John Vineski lost his battle to Cancer and died peacefully among family at Williamsport South Nursing Facility on Sunday 23-Jan-2022.
John was the third son of the late Robert and Gwen Vineski of Canton and is survived by his siblings, Tom (Nancy) Vineski, Corona, Ca, Mary (Bruce) Samson, Banning, Ca, and Robert (Sony), Vineski, Troy Pa, A niece Lauren (Eric) Rollins and three great nephews as well as many cousins in the Troy and Canton area.
John was devoted to his community and the people who lived there for his entire life. He was always helping with community events, the Lion’s club, the athletic program at Canton HS, and the hundred’s of families who were treated to a surprise visit from Santa around the holidays. John served two terms as Mayor of Canton and one term as Mayor of Troy.
John was known by many in the course of his life, and among all those who knew him many will smile when they remember John. As one of his best friends put it “John knew how to work a room.”
Burial will be private. Plans for a memorial service will be published in the upcoming weeks.
Donations in John’s memory can be made to: CFTT Fallen Warriors Program, Canton Jr/Sr HS, 509 East Main St., Canton Pa 17724.