John Russel Palmer Jr.

John Russel Palmer Jr., 98, Coalport, died Wednesday. He was born in Lyleville, son of the late John Sr. and Emma (Freeman) Palmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; granddaughter, Jennifer Shawley; and siblings: Emma Jean and Donald Palmer and Janet Monroe. Surviving are children: Gary, Thomas, James, Robert and Ronald Palmer, JoAnn Shawley, Mary Peoples and Janet Grimes; his grandchildren; a sister, Faye Baker; and sister-in-law, Colleen Palmer. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., 1303 Bigler Ave., Northern Cambria.