John Eben Spraker, 76, died peacefully on Sunday evening, November 13, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. John was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania the son of Emmett and Thelma (Dill) Spraker.
John was an over-the-road truck driver for many years and served in the United States Army. In his earlier years, he enjoyed building his own drag racer and racing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, hunting, motorcycling and off-road Jeep four wheeling.
John is survived by special friend and caregiver Roswitha Kulcsar with whom he lived; son, Bernard Anthony (Lisa) Spraker; daughter, Melissa Sue (Fred) Ulmer; five grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth Spraker, Abigail Grace Spraker and triplets Ashton John Ulmer, Shaina Corrin Ulmer, Gabriella Rose Ulmer all of Pennsylvania; one sister Twila Sue (Robert) Ross of Virginia; nephew David (Barbara) Ross of Virginia and niece Rachel (Bryan) Fields of North Carolina.
At his request, there are no calling hours or funeral services. A private burial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are by the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.
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