John J. (Jay) Guthrie's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2020 in California, Pennsylvania

John J. (Jay) Guthrie

October 26, 1952 - October 12, 2020 (67 years old)

California, Pennsylvania

John J. (Jay) Guthrie's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2020 in California, Pennsylvania

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Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home

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John J. (Jay) Guthrie

October 26, 1952 - October 12, 2020 (67 years old)

California, Pennsylvania

John J. Guthrie Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John J. Guthrie of California, Pennsylvania, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 67, on October 12, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John J. Guthrie to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John B. Guthrie and Sarah Rebecca Guthrie (Jamison); his siblings, Ann E. Mondale and David W. Guthrie; his aunts and uncles, Helen Sheplar, Mary Hall, William T. Guthrie and Clark Sheplar; his brothers-in-law, Jeff Edgington and Jim Mondale; and his cousin Susan Sheplar.

He is survived by: his wife Deborah S. "Deb" Guthrie (Steffanina); his children, Sarah McCormack (Mike) of Oakdale, Stephanie Brandebura (Brad) of Pittsburgh, Shannon Prüss (Mike) of McDonald, PA and Tyler Guthrie (Roxanne) of Leechburg; his grandchildren, Emory, Garren, Brooklyn, Ryder, Bryce, Mackenzie, Lachlan and Beckham; his siblings, Mark M. Guthrie (Tracy) of North Apollo and Mary J. Edgington of State College; his mother-in-law Mary Ann Steffanina of Kepple Hill; his siblings-in-law, Donna Belajac of Fox Chapel and Dennis Steffanina (Karen) of Mars; his nieces, Rachel Staley (R. J.), Madison Sieczkowski (Josh), Jordan, Taylor Guthrie, Shay Guthrie-Belajac and Lauren Cleaver (Brendan); and his nephew Shane Guthrie.

Due to state mandates regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, the visitation will be limited to 20% funeral home capacity at a time. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jay's memory to the Mobile Ag Lab c/o PA Friends of Ag Foundation, PO Box 8736, Camp Hill, PA 17001 (donate online at PAFBFriends.org) earmarked for Armstrong County; or to the Apollo United Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home



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October 14, 2020

Connie Freeman wrote a sympathy message

“II am a Ramer living in New York and we are so very sorry to hear of this great loss. My heart and prayers go out to J's family. He was an awesome man. We are heartbroken. My family has always lived across the field from Guthries farm, so Guthries have always been part of our lives. Rest in peace J.”


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