Obituary of John Mulhern

John J. Mulhern, Jr. November 14, 2013 On November 14, 2013 after a long battle with brain cancer John peacefully and beautifully passed away in his home surrounded by family love and his favorite music. John was born on September 21, 1955 at Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston, Pa. John attended Dallas High School, class of 1973, Penn State University and various technical schools. John served in the United States Army as an E-4 specialist from 1975 to 1977. He was employed by Commonwealth Communication / Frontier in various position for 35 years. John's hobbies included motorcycles, cooking and music (especially blues) John was a member of the Back Mountain Enduro Riders club for 15 years, where he met his second family and forever friends. John will be tremendously missed by anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting him. John is preceded in death by his parents John Joseph Mulhern, Sr. and Elizabeth Callahan Mulhern; sister-in-law Lori Ann Spayd Mulhern. He is survived by his loving wife the former Patrice Holup Mulhern; children, Leigh Mulhern, adoptive son Curtis Mulhern, Brittany Barchik Dunn and husband Michael, Rhayanin Barchik. Brother, James Mulhern; sisters Anne Lacy and husband Roger and Elizabeth Smith, plus numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to especially thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their unbelievable help. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of John's life at Patrice and John's home on Bennett St. Luzerne on Saturday November 16th starting at 5 Pm. "Go Rest High on the Mountain"