John Michael Noonan

John Michael Noonan, 84, of Weatherly, passed away October 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hazleton campus.
He was the husband of Shirley Mae (Pugh) Noonan, and they were married for 53 years.

Born August 15, 1941, in Worcester, MA he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Williams) Noonan.

He was a graduate of South High School located in Worcester.

John proudly served his country in the United States Navy for eight years. He was past commander for the Weatherly American Legion, Post 360.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Weatherly, where he served on the board.

John was culinary arts instructor for the Keystone Job Center for over twenty-five years.

In his spare time John was a volunteer with the Tresckow Food Pantry and Share Care, was a volunteer cook for the LST 325 Museum ship and was the USS Witek EDD 848 reunion planner. He also coached biddy basketball, tee ball, and little league when his children were younger.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Shawn, husband of Brenda Noonan of Drums and Shannon, wife of Mark Dudek of Wilkes Barre.
Grandchildren: Kayla and Shane Noonan; Connor and Ashlynn Dudek and great grandson Ethan Noonan.
Many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his sisters; Beverly Bullard and Ruth Rocheleau.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday evening, October 27,2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255. A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing Rev. Ed Unangst officiating. 

Burial will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's memory to the Weatherly American Legion Auxiliary Post #360.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Weatherly, PA. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com