John Sterling Russell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Sterling Russell (Riverdale, Georgia), whose life came to an end on July 17, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Sterling Russell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Russell and Alma Russell; his siblings, Milton, Bill and Evelyn Russell; and his niece Julie Wahl.
He is survived by: his wife Heather Russell of Tyrone, GA; his children, Emily Fecteau (Jaimal) of Mooresville, NC and Matthew Russell of Boston, MA; his grandchildren, David, Valerie, Dylan, Lily and Mason; his sister Sylvia Wahl of Murfreesboro, TN; his sister-in-law Susan Croft of Riverdale, GA; his daughters, Jan Elaine Eller, Renae Zoltun Chontos, Tammy Zoltun Claus and Laura McDonald; and his nieces and nephews, Nathan Wahl (Lisa Gordon), Dan Wahl (Chris), Sarah Temple (Gary), Debbie Wahl-Davis (John), Russell Wahl, Joel Wahl, Sue Rowland (Mark Flynn), Bob Russell (Diana), Laurel Shaver (William), Todd Russell, Steve Russell (Patti), Eddie Russell (Cat) and Linda Hawkins (Dave).
In lieu of flowers, donations to any of the following would be appreciated: WGBH Educational Foundation at GBH c/o Membership, One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 or at https://donate.wgbh.org.; Georgia Public Broadcasting at Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318 or http://www.gpb.org. or Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church.
