John Thomas Mills, Jr.

John Thomas Mills, Jr., 90, of New Bethlehem passed away November 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born on November 29, 1935, in Fairmount City, Pa., the son of the late John Thomas Mills, Sr. and Alma (Huffman) Mills.

He married Judy Ann (Hollobaugh) on April 2, 1960, and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2018.

John proudly served his country for the United States Navy. He was a member of the Walter W. Craig Post #354 of New Bethlehem American Legion, the New Bethlehem Historical Society and a life member of the VFW and Moose Lodge in New Bethlehem. He worked as an electrician for the UAW Local 1112.

He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Faulk and her husband, Jeff, of New Bethlehem and Melissa Rae Creason and her husband, Andy, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and two sons, Gregory T. Mills and David Wayne Mills, both of New Bethlehem, twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and a brother, Larry Mills and his wife, Lillian, of Waterloo, New York.

In addition to his parents and wife, Judy, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Wilson and Shirley Doverspike, and a brother, Bill Mills.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Nagele III officiating.

Immediately following the funeral service, the Walter W. Craig Post #354 of New Bethlehem American Legion will honor their fallen comrade.

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