John J. Dietrich Jr.

February 28, 1954 - July 31, 2018

John J. Dietrich, Jr., 64, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 28, 1954, in New Brighton, a son of Alice G. Gold Dietrich, New Sewickley Twp., and the late John J. Dietrich, Sr., he was a retired laborer with Local 1058, Pittsburgh, and he was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, New Sewickley Twp. He was a member of the Rochester Sportsman’s Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ernestine M. (Slima) Dietrich; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy Lynn and William Ruchuba, New Sewickley Twp.; one son, Jason Dietrich and his fiancée, Bradi Fligger, Portersville; four grandchildren, Josie Dietrich, Lilly, Leah and Robert J. Ruchuba and Cody Fligger and Jaxon; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary E. and Ronald Lehockey, Rochester; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert P. and Lisa Dietrich and Jeffrey A. and Pam Dietrich, all of Freedom. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Ruchuba. Per John’s wishes, there will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Michael Podeszwa. Arrangements by WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 60 Rochester Road, Freedom, PA 15042.