John C. Rutherford

NILES - John C. Rutherford, 69, passed away at 6:54 p.m. on Monday June 19, 2017 at the Northside Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born in Lexington, Massachusetts on July 18, 1947 the son of Gaynor and Barbara (Curtis) Rutherford. He was a 1965 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1969 graduate of Bowdoin College. He retired after many years of service in the insurance industry. He honorably served in the United States National Guard. John is a member of the Niles First United Methodist Church and was very active in the music program. John was an avid reader, he also spent time reading to his grandchildren's school classes and radio reading for the blind. He enjoyed golfing, camping and mountain climbing in the Adirondack mountains. Most of all, he cherished the activities with his family and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. John is survived by his wife Donna (Collins) Rutherford whom he married on August 7, 1976; three children, Diana (Jose Rodriguez) Rutherford of Ft. Myers, Florida, Brian (Maria Lang) Rutherford of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Laura (Derrick) Ott of Howland; seven grandchildren, Maliya, Owen, Makenzie, Audrey, Karina, Alexis, Ivanna; sister, Judy Macnab of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; brother, James (Kathleen) Rutherford of Dover, Delaware and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeffrey Rutherford. A Memorial Service will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Niles First United Methodist Church where family and friends may call from 10 to 11:20 a.m. at church. Rev. Nathan Howe will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Music Program Fund 608 North Crandon Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446. Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446

Visitation

JUN 23. 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM (EDT)

First United Methodist Church 608 Crandon Avenue Niles, OH 44446

Memorial Service

JUN 23. 11:30 AM (EDT)

First United Methodist Church 608 Crandon Avenue Niles, OH 44446