John Wanger passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 4, 2023. Loving husband of Barbara (Sharpe) Wanger. Beloved father of "his girls" Edith (Wanger) Lawhorne(Antoni Hatzivasilis), Drissteen Wanger, and Charlene Wanger(Lawrence Peacock). Loving and doting grandfather of Cole Lawhorne and Danielle Dommel, Hunter Peacock, and Yardley Peacock. John is also survived by sister-in-law Shirley Crockett (Richard) and brother-in-law Dennis Sharpe (Ria) and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Sophie Mazur, sister Irene (Mazur) Donlan, and brothers Edward Mazur and Joseph Mazur. He is also preceded in death by in-laws Fred and Edith Sharpe.
John was a Vietnam Veteran, proud to have served his country. He worked many jobs to provide for his beautiful family. He enjoyed singing, dancing, traveling and got the most pleasure out of spending time with his grandsons. His ability to provide comical relief was astounding.
Special thanks to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Amedisys Hospice and Kylee from Arcadia Home Health that provided exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042, or Amedisys Hospice Care, 1410 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
An inurnment with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on January 5, 2024 at 10:00AM.
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