John A. Dively

He was born to Bob and Patty Dively.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Terry Cannarsa; daughters: Kim Miller (Brandon), Tara Dively, Tricia Leonard (Pat) and Kortney Georgianna (Anthony); a stepdaughter, Mysti Stitt (Erick Mullins); grandchildren: Emalee, Mason, Alexis, Rylee, Lakyn, Carmen and Rowyn; sisters, Carol Wilson (Bob) and Nancy Glass (Phil); and an uncle, Jimmy (Cheryl).

He was a 1975 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School, where he participated in sports. He graduated from Penn State and received a master’s degree in criminal justice from Shippensburg. He received numerous awards in the field of juvenile justice and retired as Deputy Chief of Juvenile Probation of Blair County.

John loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time in Potter County with family and friends. Special times included trips to Canada with his childhood buddy, Lynn Dodson and family, and golfing with Mike Emerick and Stan Snyder.

His final gift was donating his body to medical science. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

Memorial donations may be given to Silver Creek MINIstries, 1157 Maple Hollow Road, Duncansville, PA 16635.

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