Obituary of John J Von Hegel Jr.

John J. Von Hegel Jr. was welcomed into his Heavenly home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at home.

John was a proud United States Vietnam War Veteran.

He had a passion for photography, a love for his country and was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

The son of the late John J and Mildred (Bachman) Von Hegel Sr., John was born on May 1, 1948, in Bronx, New York.

He was married to Georgine Romer who preceded him in death on April 27, 2022.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jill Von Hegel, Karen Hinshaw and her husband Jon, and Jana Melton and her husband Eric; grandchildren, Caitlyn Melton, Shane Lowe, Hailey Melton and Brendan Melton; brother, Richard Von Hegel; sister, Barbara Ascencio as well as nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W Harford St., Milford, PA on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 PM.

Funeral services will follow at the funeral home 8 PM, where military honors will be rendered.

Memorial donations may be made in honor of John to the Vietnam Veterans of America by visiting (www.vva.org).

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W Harford St., Milford, PA (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).