John Earl Black Obituary
In loving memory of John Earl Black of Mercer, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on May 12, 2026 at the age of 79. John Earl leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Earl Black to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Black and Alice Black (Baun); his wife Jeanette Black (Cramer); and his siblings, Jean Black, Wayne, Ralph and Bob Black.
He is survived by: his children, Jennifer Hughes (John), Larry Black (Jess) and Amanda Meisel (Andrew); his siblings, Barbara Seiver, Dorse Augustine (Robert "Bob"), David Black, Merle Black (Donna) and Richard Black (Kathy); his grandchildren, Nathan Williams (Megan), Tyler Hoffman (Monica), Chase Hoffman (Melissa), William Williams, Zackary Williams, Nicole Williams, Michael Berger (Brittany), Marissa Williams, Alayna Berger, Gabbie Ertmer and Ivy Ertmer; and his great grandchildren, Isabelle Berger, Lennox Hoffman, Rosaleigh McCullough and Khost Liam Hafner.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc. (144 S Pitt St, Mercer, PA 16137). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
