Born August 17, 1949 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Geraldine Ferguson Hatten.
John was a graduate of Brookville Area High School. He was a veteran, serving with the Army in Vietnam. On December 17, 2002 John was married to Trudy in Brookville. She survives. John was employed by the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad as a conductor until his retirement in June of 2008.
John was a member of the F.O.E. 983 in Brookville. He enjoyed playing pool, nascar racing, and smoking cigars.
Along with his wife, John is survived by a son; John Hatten of Brookville; a daughter Kristi (George) Schroeder of Brookville; two stepsons, Patrick (Cassie) Simpson of Mashpee MA, and Shawn (Anita) Simpson of Summerville; a sister, Claire Hetrick of New Castle; and six grandchildren; Tait, Skyelyr, Sarah, Lissa, Patrick, and Catherine.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Harold Hatten.
His family will receive friends on Saturday December 27, 2014, from 10 – 11 am at the Furlong Funeral Home, Gregory K. Furlong FD, corner of Broad St. and First Ave., Summerville. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home.
Per the family’s request memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
For more information visit (www.furlong funeralhome.com).