John A. “Jitney” Mahlin, 65, of McAlisterville died on November 11, 2015 in the Emergency Room of the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
Born on February 14, 1950, in Fayette Twp., Juniata County, he was the son of Luella W. (Strawser) Mahlin, of McAlisterville and the late Marlin E. Mahlin. On March 20, 1976 he married his wife, Carol J. (Reynolds) Mahlin with whom he was blessed to share more than 39 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his sons, Adam Mahlin, Ryan Mahlin, and his sister, Kay Landis and her husband Donald, all of McAlisterville.
John was a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church, McAlisterville where he had served as treasurer.
Mr. Mahlin owned and operated his own car lot. He also enjoyed the horse races and was a game show enthusiast.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville with Rev. Candace Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John’s United Methodist Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, Saturday at the funeral home.
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