John A. "JR" Ramsey

John A. "JR" Ramsey, 88, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA died at the Manor Saturday night (January 9, 2016)

He was born July 8, 1927 in Bolivar, PA a son of the late Frank and Helen Miller Ramsey. On April 28, 1951 in First Presbyterian Church, Emporium he married the late Ruth Hammersley Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey and his late wife Ruth owned and operated the former JR Auto and Truck Repair, in Emporium, for many years. He was a merchant marine during World War II. During that time he circled the world seven times over. He was an avid airplane enthusiast, a private pilot and a member of the Emporium Pilot Club. He loved flying.

 Years ago he built and flew his own home built biplane.

Surviving Son: Dennis Ramsey and his wife Cheryl, Gainesville, FL

 Daughter: Carol Reinard, Crosby

 Son: Alan Ramsey and his wife Cindy, Emporium 

Daughter: Sandra Ramsey, Harrisburg 

7 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren 

Sister: Joyce Ramsey, CA

 Sister: Joan Dasey, CA

Preceded in Death By Parents: Frank and Helen Miller Ramsey

 Wife: Ruth Hammersley Ramsey who died Oct. 22, 2008

 2 Brothers: Curtis and Harry Ramsey 

Son-in-law: Roger Reinard

At his request there will be No Service or Visitation. Burial will be in the 

Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor,

 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.