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John Dorward Hohman, Jr., 52

October 20, 2017

John Dorward Hohman, Jr. died unexpectedly at home on October 20, 2017, of a heart attack in Lititz, Pa at the young age of 52 years.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannine (nee Mastriana); his children, JD, Nick, Ryan and Brendan; his parents, John and Carol Ann (nee Welsh) Hohman, and his two brothers, Jim Hohman (Kathy), and Bill Hohman (Maureen), and nieces and nephews.
John was born on August 12, 1965 in Plainfield, NJ to John and Carol Ann Hohman. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1983. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 from the University of Delaware, in Geography and Business Administration. While attending Delaware, John was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and it is also where he met the love of his life, his wife, Jeannine. He completed his education in 1989 with a Master’s Degree in Community Planning from University of Rhode Island. He and Jeannine wed in June of 1990. They decided to settle close to his hometown of Lancaster, and moved to Lititz, where John worked for Gerringer-Roth Community Planners, and also served on The Planning Commission in Warwick Township for several years. For the last fifteen years, John has been a manager in the health care field working first for Cardinal Health/Pyxis and then Care Fusion/Becton Dickinson.
John was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed watching all four of his sons excel at their various sports. He himself completed a triathlon. Throughout the years he often volunteered to assist with his sons many activities. John loved to entertain and was a very gracious host and an even better cook. He was an active and dedicated member of St James Parish in Lititz.
A viewing is scheduled for Thursday evening, October 26, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz,PA. His funeral is scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2017 at St James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, PA with a viewing from 10am to 11am and Mass at 11am, with Father James O’Blaney C.SS.R. as Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate John’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John’s name to the The American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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October 28, 2017

Jane and family, Steve and I were so saddened to hear about john. Please know our prayers are with you all. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Steve and Betty Mauger

October 27, 2017

I’m very sorry for your lost Hohman family..
schick

October 27, 2017

 
Dear Hohman Family, 
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcia(Urich) and Rich Weaver

October 27, 2017

Dear John and Carol Ann and family,
were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of Jake at such a young age!! We only have good memories of Jake, Jimmy and Billy growing up as your next door neighbors!! May God Bess your entire family!!
Joe and Linda Beddia

October 27, 2017

We’ve said numerous prayers for John and your family. We viewed him as a great father in a great family. We’ll miss seeing his peaceful demeanor and smile at church. 
-The Makhlouf’s

October 27, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences to your family.  John was a wonderful man and friend.  He will be sadly missed.
Glenn and Lori McQuaig

October 26, 2017

I was so sorry to hear about John. He was a very kind person and I will miss seeing him at swim meets. My prayers are with you. 
Sarah Clarke 

October 26, 2017

John, from when we first met, your sincerity was exuding.  Your family is tremendous.  I pray for you and your family.

October 25, 2017

My sincerest condolences. I never met John but I work for BD, and as a father I can’t imagine what the family is going through with his sudden passing. My sympathy and condolences. Ross Michael Olander 

October 25, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
 
Michael Courter teammate of Ryan, Monmouth swimming

October 25, 2017

Jeannine – Words can’t express how I sorry I have been to hear of your loss.  You and the boys have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the news.  Know that if you need anything all you need do is ask.
Tammy from your Tell family

October 24, 2017

Woodridge has lost a wonderful member of its swim family. John will be deeply missed. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Hohman family during these difficult times. 
Woodridge Swim Club

October 24, 2017

Most of my Pyxis career, John was the (implementation) Yin to my (sales) Yang.  I will miss him dearly.  May God hold all of you closely in his heart while you adjust to life without him. I know he will be watching over all of you.
Helen Clemens

October 24, 2017

My deepest sympathies during your time of loss, my thoughts/prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  John and I were peers and work together for 15 plus years at Pyxis/BD, he was a great man and will be sadly missed.
Regards,
Jim Dragoone

October 23, 2017

He was a wonderfully kind and thoughtful person and dear LCHS and U of D friend who will be missed. Thinking of Jeannine and the boys and John’s entire family. He lives on in each of his sons, and in Jeannine’s heart.  Sending you peace and love during this difficult time. 

October 23, 2017

Very sorry for your loss,
Kim Sorensen
mother of Eric, Monmouth Swimming

October 23, 2017

To all of John’s family,
My heartfelt condolences. I would be better known as one of John’s friends (St. Leo’s ’79 and L.C.H.S. ’83). I have many fond memories of growing up in Lancaster as part of this group, especially as one of the band kids. I am sorry I cannot attend the services for John, as I now reside in VA and work in health care. Please know each and every one of you is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carolyn M. (Reus) Kruza

October 23, 2017

We are so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. We are sending you strength through our love and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Shelly & Bruce Mastriana

October 23, 2017

The Galbreath family would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We pray that the grace of God will surround you and the family at this very difficult time. 
With Sincere Sympathy Troy ,Barb, Brogan, And Tyler
 

October 23, 2017

Dear Jack & Carol Ann,
Please accept our condolences on the untimely death of your son, John.  We picked up this sad news while scanning through an online edition of the Lancaster Newspaper while traveling.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.  
Phil & Liz Louie 

October 23, 2017

Jeannine,
 
We are so sorry about your loss.  John was one in a million and I feel extremely fortunate to have him as a friend (and you too!).  I will never forget some of my conversations with him, he had the biggest heart.  We are keeping you and your precious boys in our thoughts and prayers and am always here for you.  Love Always,  The McHugh’s (Amy)
 

October 23, 2017

Jeannine, JD, Nick, Ryan, and Brendan,
Our collective hearts are broken over the loss of John. Our countless memories together will live forever and I cherish each one of them.  You remain an important part of our lives and we will help your healing any way we can.  Love you all.  
Mark P.  

October 23, 2017

Still not believing the news of John’s passing.  Prayers and love being sent your way, Jeannine.  Your sons are an amazing legacy of his life.  Especially appreciate Ryan and Brendon and continuing my prayers for them as well.  Coach Ric

October 23, 2017

Prayers and sympathy from the Chapis Family. John was a great guy !

October 23, 2017

We are so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. 
 
With much love,
Gina, Mark, Chase, alex, and mason Campbell 

October 23, 2017

John was such a good man and great friend. I’ll cherish all the great times we shared going through college together and the start of our marriages and kids growing up. From cruises with our wives to cherishing milestones in our children’s lives John was always there as a friend. I’ll miss you John and thanks for being a part of my life, you truly are a great friend, father and loving person. 
–Robert Guariano, Syracuse NY

October 23, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jeannine, the boys [and John’s family]. I had a great honor of getting to know John; playing side-by-side as trombone players. John was the best! Later in Life I ran in to John in travels. I have vivid memories of how he spoke so proudly of his boys. You could see it in his larger than Life smile during conversation. We will miss the subtle gesture and smiles exchanged during the weekly mass at St James. I have no words other than God must have needed this man to take on a great role in heaven. 
God Bless you John! Jeannine if there is anything you need from Anne or I, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Blessings and Prayers,
Dennis and Anne Quinn

October 23, 2017

Jeanine:  We are so sorry for your loss.  John was a great man and you both raised 4 fine young men.  We will miss seeing him at church and know that he is watching over all of you.  Much love and prayers, Dennis, Anne, Patrick and Meghan.

Visitation
Thursday, October 26, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Friday, October 27, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Lititz, PA
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Lititz, PA
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