John P. Peterson, Sr.
- Peter J. Adonizio
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
John P. Peterson, Sr., 60, of Pittston, was called to the Lord, Thursday March 27, 2025.
John grew up in Hanover, Twp., the son of the late Leonard J. Peterson, Sr. and Jean Bober Peterson.
He was a graduate of Hanover Area High School class of 1983 and later received his Associate’s Degree from Luzerne County Community College.
John was the Vice President and Branch Manager at Community Bank, Downtown Pittston Office. He began his career in the banking industry in 1988 and held various branch managerial positions over the past 37 years. He was actively involved in numerous community organizations. He was a past President and Treasurer of Pittston City Little League, and was a board member of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, board director of PA Inclusive and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittston.
He was an avid sports fan, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and especially Penn State Nittany Lions. He had a passion for photography and enjoyed flying his drone. His greatest joy in life was his family.
Surviving, his wife, Jennifer Dennis Peterson, and their sons, John P. Peterson, Jr. (Kristin), Fell Township, and Justin Peterson (Lanie), Telford PA, and grandson Teddy. Also surviving, siblings; Leonard J. Peterson, Jr., Lynda Nichols (Jeffery), brothers-in-law, Joseph Dennis, Jr. (Barbara), David Dennis (Nory), Cheryl Renna (Peter), nieces; Alyssa Zlotek, Megan Murphy, Trisha Joyce (Ryan) and Nicole Dennis.
The family will receive friends and relatives, Wednesday April 2, 2025 from 4-7PM at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
Religious services will be held Thursday April 3, 2025 at 11AM in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7 Wood St., Pittston, those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church. Interment, will follow in Pittston Cemetery.
So sorry for your loss. I started working with John at a previous bank in Kingston. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. He was just starting in banking training and he played kickball in the lobby with my son. My son would come to the bank right after school, so they could get a few kicks in everyday. Then when I came to CBNA he was working here and I was so happy to see him again. May God take his soul in the palm of his hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Nallon
Dear Jenn and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will always carry the fond and fun memories with me during the time I worked with John. And let's not forget about our fun couple's day trips, especially when we went to the Yuengling Brewery and the infamous Maroons Sports Bar and Grill afterwards JUST for John! What a fiasco that turned out to be. We still laugh about that to this day. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. John will be greatly missed. Denise Johnson
Jennifer,sons,& daughters in laws, my condolence to your entire family. I’m sure he was welcomed with open arms to enter the golden gate. RIP
Jennifer, John & Justin
I can’t imagine the loss you all feel, John was my manager for 5 years in Jermyn, he always had a story to tell and kept us on our toes with his pranks, I can’t remember a day we didn’t laugh at something. I am grateful I had the opportunity to work with him.
He will be missed & forever remembered.
Christine West-Gonsauls
John was so helpful to us years ago. His guidance and help made our business a success. He wasnt just our banker, but a friend. Always a smile and kind word. And a lot of patience. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Jim and Taryn Barrall