John J. ‘Jack’ Conrad

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary “Rose” (Schenk) Conrad; infant children, Mary Teresa and James; grandson, Ethan Sumner; sons-in-law: Leroy Prosser, Raymond Hollen and Larry Sumner; brothers: Clair, Bernard Ralph, Joseph Clyde, Paul Walter, Leo and James Clyde; and sisters: Mary “Mae” Truax, Ruth Barnett, Margaret Doris Lamont, Jane Sheehan, Theresa Callahan, Betty Koegler, Shirley Delegram and Mary “Patty” Resick.

Surviving are children: Darlene Prosser, John W. “Jack” (Janet Ivory), Nancy Hollen, Bill (Betty Klemann), Nora (Tom) Hilyer, Joan Sumner and Don (Mary Pennabaker); 18 grand-children; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grand-children; numerous nieces and nephews, especially Audrey Venesky; and family friend, Bob (the builder) Vinglish. Jack was the last member of his immediate family.

Jack was the pillar of his family, to his friends and in the community. After his retirement from Bethlehem Steel, he filled many days helping his sons in the family business. He shared his wisdom of all things to those around him — from carpentry to hunting, playing poker or shooting pool, he always lent a helping hand. He genuinely gave his love to all around him. He could often be found telling stories or giving advice to the next generations. He was a rock, the keeper of all things — secrets, traditions and wisdom. His gentle quietness could be applied in any situation and is something everyone should aspire to. The life he built with his love, Rose, was the treasure he valued most.

Jack was a lifelong member of Chest Springs Sportsmen’s Association, served on Chest Springs town council as secretary treasurer and a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, where he served on the picnic committee and the Holy Name Society.

Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 funeral Mass Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Chest Springs, with the Rev. Justin Treon, celebrant. Interment at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Jack’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the Carmelite Monastery of St. Therese of Lisieux, Loretto.

Arrangements are by Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., Gallitzin.

Condolences to the family may be left at gibbonsfunerals.com.