Obituaries

John L. Shick, 64, of Ringgold, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born December 18, 1955 in Spokane, Washington, he was the son of the late Williard S. and Mae C. (Raudebaugh) Shick. He married Marlene K. (Strawcutter) on August 24, 1974 and she survives.

Mr. Shick proudly served his country with the United States Air Force, where he started training as an EMT then progressed to a paramedic, and then a nurse. He worked at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville and Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

He is survived by his wife Marlene, of Ringgold, four children, Catherine Simmons and husband Kofi, of Baltimore, Maryland, Eric Shick and Patrick Shick both of Ringgold, and Michael Shick of Clearfield, a grandson, Noah Simmons, and three brothers, Glen Shick and wife Betty, of Schuyler Falls, New York, Clyde Shick and wife Joan, of Raleigh, North Carolina and Myron Shick and wife Dawn, of Rimersburg.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn, with a short service following at 8 p.m.

The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.