John W. Oldham

John William Oldham, 91, of New Paris passed away at home on June 21, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1933, at home in Reynoldsdale, a son of the late Warren and Marie Oldham. John was preceded in death by his late wife Evelyn Tew, late wife Mildred Carson, son Stuart John, grandson Aaron Oldham and grandson Michael Howsare. He is survived by following children, Joyce Kauffman, of New Paris; Barb wife of Dale Miller, of New Paris; Debbie wife of Frank Platt, of Indiana; Tom husband of Trudi Oldham, of Osterburg; Barry Oldham, of Florida; Sherry wife of Joel Onstead, of Schellsburg; and Christina wife of Justin Miller, of Schellsburg; also, stepdaughters, Vickie wife of Bill Piwowarczyk and Teri wife of Brian Barefoot. John was blessed with many grandchildren: Travis McCreary, Jennifer Topka, Amy George, Sammy Thomas, Wesley Kauffman, Jacob Oldham, Marlin Oldham, Carrie Risbon, Hannah Doucen, Frankie Platt, Bill Platt, Trey Cooper, Logan Cooper, Olivia Miller, Natalie Miller, Gavin Miller, Bradley Barefoot, Elijah Barefoot, Josh Aiken, Justin Aiken and Kiley Fadrow. John was also very blessed with many Great Grandchildren. John had 10 siblings; late sister Iva and a late brother Hubert, Phillis Bowser, Russell Oldham, Marlene Liby, Ida Jane Ferguson, Lewis Oldham, Anna Russell, Patty Allison and Linda Ickes. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John was self-employed in the timber business for many years and retired from GMK Coal Company where he was a dozer operator. John enjoyed his later years making a living by peddling produce and filling up his booths at Hokey Geez Flea Market. He made a lot of lifelong relationships along the way doing this, with many people including many Amish and Mennonite friends. John will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren and family and all who knew and loved him. Friends and Family will be received on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Home, Schellsburg and Tuesday from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Geisel-Styer Funeral Home, Schellsburg at 11AM with Pastor Dan Oldham officiating. Interment will be at the Stone Church Cemetery, Fishertown. Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Home Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.