John F. Motto

John F. Motto, 79, of Manheim and formerly of Minersville, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John A. and Anna Barkasi Motto. John was the loving husband of Sally A. Fitzpatrick Motto and they observed their 50th wedding anniversary this month. In 2001, John retired from Alcoa where he had worked over 33 years at both the Lancaster and Lebanon Facilities. John proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster and the Germania Band Club, Manheim. He and his wife also enjoyed traveling throughout the years. John had a life-long passion for his family and cherished the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife Sally are three daughters: Elizabeth wife of Philip Colonna of North Wales, Kathleen wife of Thomas Schaffner of Collegeville and Kimberly wife of Natalie Bishop of Ossining, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Philip “PJ’, Michael, MacKenna, Grace, Zachary and a sister, Martha wife of Thomas Walter of Jacksonville, FL. Preceding him in death is a sister, Helen Granito.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11:30 AM with Father Steven Arena as celebrant. There will be a viewing at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and again at the church on Thursday morning from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass. Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in John’s memory to a charity of your choice.