John Joseph Goho

John Joseph Goho Jr., 79, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 26, 1947, he was the son of the late John Joseph Goho Sr. and Emma Stahler Goho.

John worked as an automobile mechanic and tire recapper throughout his career. He had a lifelong passion for automobiles and was especially fond of Mustangs and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine V. Goho, whom he married on September 7, 1968.

John is survived by his loving children, John J. Goho III and his wife, Jessica, of Brockton; Ronald L. Goho of Tamaqua; Donald W. Goho and his wife, Deanna, of Hometown; Maria Hoppes and her husband, Jeffrey, of New Ringgold; and Angela Goho of Tamaqua.

He is also survived by; sister, Connie Scheeler and her husband, Herbie, of Barnesville.

John was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Richard and William Goho; and sisters, Dorothy Frye and Patricia Evans.

He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Todd Tyson and his wife, Natasha; Tyler Tyson; Dominic Hoppes; Samantha Goho; Shelly Goho; John Goho IV; Jazmine Goho; Donald Goho; Erica Goho; Ryann Goho; and Zachary Cerimele.

He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Zabrina Goho, Isabella Pauley, Waylon Hoppes, Aubrey Tyson, and Emma Tyson, Saylor Young along with many nieces and nephews.

John will be remembered for his love of family, his appreciation for automobiles, and the many memories he shared with those closest to him.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

Online condolences or a fond memory of John can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com