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John Noah Calhoun

John Noah Calhoun, born April 1, 1939, passed away Feb. 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Thomas O. and Miriam (Pennebaker) Calhoun.

John served as Sunday School superintendent, Deacon, Elder and guest soloist with the choir at Riverside Presbyterian Church, Wellsville. He graduated in 1956 from Wellsville High School and attended Muskingum College with an Associate’s degree from Kent State University.

John worked 25 years with the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services and 10 Years with U.S. Office of Personnel Management, giving ASVAB tests throughout northeast Ohio. John was a longtime member of Wellsville Lodge 180 F&AM and past master three times, he also was involved with East Liverpool York Rite and Steubenville Scottish Rite, where he held several offices. John received the Valley Service Award and 33rd Degree Mason, receiving the degree in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2005.

John also served as a Weblos Scout leader, Chapter Dad of the former George T. Wilson, Chapter Order of DeMolay, and Band Booster for Wellsville High School. He was an active member of Crystal Chapter Order of Eastern Star, East Liverpool, and a past patron and Drill Director of the Grand Chapter, of Ohio, and an Associate Chartering Director of the Masonic Learning Center for Dyslexia in Steubenville. He was a founding member of Potter Players Community Theater, participating in several productions. John sang one time with Mendelson Choir at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was known throughout the East Liverpool area for his singing talent.

John married the love of his life, Esther May Bryan, on July 27, 1965. He is survived by sons Bryan (Melody) of Columbus and Sean of Columbus; stepdaughters Misti Hatfield (friend, Charles Baily) and Heather Hatfield (friend, Gary Perkins); stepgrandson Andrew Robinson of Columbus; stepgreat-grandson Logan Perkins; and pets Daisy, Keah, and Callie.

Preceded in death by parents; his daughter, Heather; and a daughter-in-law, Lorrie Hughes Calhoun.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of John to: The 32nd Masonic Learning Center for Dyslexia, 227 North 4th St. Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

A Masonic Service will be held at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St. Worthington, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will directly follow at 2 p.m.

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