Born January 27, 1947 he was the son of the late Bernard and Florence Doherty. He was a graduate of Clifton High School in Clifton, NJ.
John was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War where he earned three Purple Heart medals.
John was disabled in an accident and since spent a lot of time walking and making friends which he really enjoyed. He is a past member of the Brannen-van den Berg VFW Post 8645 in New Paltz, NY.
He is survived by his son Jad T. Doherty of Honolulu, HI; his daughter Brooke L. Doherty of Honesdale; his ex-wife and friend Sue Barnes and husband Arthur C. of Barryville, NY; friend and caretaker Frank Getz of Hawley; sister Alice Doherty; and many other friends that cared for John.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation was held at Maple Hill Crematory in Archbald. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA.
Born January 27, 1947 he was the son of the late Bernard and Florence Doherty. He was a graduate of Clifton High School in Clifton, NJ.
John was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War where he earned three Purple Heart medals.
John was disabled in an accident and since spent a lot of time walking and making friends which he really enjoyed. He is a past member of the Brannen-van den Berg VFW Post 8645 in New Paltz, NY.
He is survived by his son Jad T. Doherty of Honolulu, HI; his daughter Brooke L. Doherty of Honesdale; his ex-wife and friend Sue Barnes and husband Arthur C. of Barryville, NY; friend and caretaker Frank Getz of Hawley; sister Alice Doherty; and many other friends that cared for John.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation was held at Maple Hill Crematory in Archbald. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA.
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