Obituary of John Knox Ellwood

JOHN KNOX ELLWOOD 8/14/1935 - 8/22/2014 My beloved husband was so kind and thoughtful, often writing poems of love to me and until we meet again may you rest in peace. John came into this life August 14, 1935 by Thomas and Alta Ellwood in Washington, PA. He graduated from Lock Haven University where he met his wife of 57 years, Jan (Kline), daughter of Curll and Eleanore Kline of Wilcox, PA and Kingman, AZ. John enjoyed his summers off from teaching and raising his family along the Allegheny River in Oakmont, PA. Lifelong memories were made boating and water skiing with his wife and kids. John taught Physical Education and History at Wilkinsburg Middle School where he was a devoted coach of football, wrestling and track. He nurtured many young men that have stayed in touch and have gone on to choose a productive path in life and many have become coaches themselves. John will be missed by his four children and two grand-children; John (Shirley) Ellwood, Cape Coral, FL., Julie (John) York, Salem, OR, Jami (John) Petrishen, and their children, John and Jordan, Lower Burrell, PA, Jennifer Ellwood (Steven Cooper), Boston, MA. John is survived by his sister, Audree Ord, Warren, PA. The family would like to thank Dr. Naegele, Jeff Winger the nurses and staff at the Kingman Cancer Center, Dr. Bokhari and the nurses and caregivers at Hospice for their compassionate and wonderful care. No services are planned per John's request. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.