John Russell Motter Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John Russell Motter Jr. of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 29, 2025 at the age of 58. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Russell Motter Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though John has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his mother Carol Lee Motter (Covel); his stepmother Shirley Motter; and his sister Erin Motter. He is survived by: his father John Russell Motter, Sr. of Canton, Ohio.; his siblings, Cheryl Lynn Motter of Punxsutawney, Megan Ohler (Benjamin) of Hartville, Tammy Wolford of Canton, Tonya McQuaid (Jimmy) of Canton, Ohio and Bradly McCullough of Canton, Ohio; and his siblings' children, Nicholas James Motter and Breounna McCullough.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc. (115 E Union St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.