Obituary of John E. Straub

John E. “Jack” Straub of Titusville, PA, passed away on January 4, 2017 at Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville after a period of declining health. Jack was born on March 15, 1921 at Titusville, PA, the only son of the late Harold and Florence Twombly Straub. He was raised at Petroleum Center, PA on the Dalzell Oil Lease and worked on the lease from an early age. He attended school at Petroleum Center and Rouseville, PA. Jack married June Shreffler of Petroleum Center in 1940. She preceded him in death on March 9, 2002. Jack’s early years in oil was interrupted by World War II which took him to the Philippines, Japan and Korea with the U.S. Army. Upon his return, he continued his oil field work and retired from Quaker State after 25 years of employment. He and his wife moved to Palm Harbor, FL in 1967 and later to Franklin, NC. He moved back to Titusville, PA in 2007 where his heart had always been. He loved hunting, fishing, and operating heavy equipment. While in Florida, he worked for a contractor building homes. This stirred his interest in working with wood and he spent his retirement years doing much woodworking. Jack also loved to teach the Bible and spent many years as an adult Sunday school teacher. He was especially interested in Bible prophecy. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Titusville. He was a former member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church and of the First Alliance Church in Franklin, NC. He is survived by his daughter Beverly Schultz of Titusville, PA; a sister, Margaret Fenstermaker of Titusville, PA; sisters-in-law, Patricia Warner of Titusville, FL and Patricia Shreffler of Pleasantville, PA; a brother-in-law, Robert Billingsley of Franklin, PA; and many nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Schultz; and two sisters, Florence Marie Carter and Betty Jane Fenstermaker. No public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service this Saturday January 7th at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church 216 N. Perry St. Titusville, PA with Pastor Brian Borger officiating. A dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Titusville First Baptist Church or to the charity of one’s choice.