John P. Peterson, Sr.

John P. Peterson, Sr., 60, of Pittston, was called to the Lord, Thursday March 27, 2025.

John grew up in Hanover, Twp., the son of the late Leonard J. Peterson, Sr. and Jean Bober Peterson.

He was a graduate of Hanover Area High School class of 1983 and later received his Associate’s Degree from Luzerne County Community College.

John was the Vice President and Branch Manager at Community Bank, Downtown Pittston Office. He began his career in the banking industry in 1988 and held various branch managerial positions over the past 37 years. He was actively involved in numerous community organizations. He was a past President and Treasurer of Pittston City Little League, and was a board member of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, board director of PA Inclusive and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittston.

He was an avid sports fan, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and especially Penn State Nittany Lions. He had a passion for photography and enjoyed flying his drone. His greatest joy in life was his family.

Surviving, his wife, Jennifer Dennis Peterson, and their sons, John P. Peterson, Jr. (Kristin), Fell Township, and Justin Peterson (Lanie), Telford PA, and grandson Teddy. Also surviving, siblings; Leonard J. Peterson, Jr., Lynda Nichols (Jeffery), brothers-in-law, Joseph Dennis, Jr. (Barbara), David Dennis (Nory), Cheryl Renna (Peter), nieces; Alyssa Zlotek, Megan Murphy,  Trisha Joyce (Ryan) and Nicole Dennis.

The family will receive friends and relatives, Wednesday April 2, 2025 from 4-7PM at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.

Religious services will be held Thursday April 3, 2025 at 11AM in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7 Wood St., Pittston, those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church. Interment, will follow in Pittston Cemetery.

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