John R Stryker

Penn Yan – John Robert Stryker, 22, entered eternal rest at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2016 of injuries received from an automobile accident.

     Family invite friends to a Memorial Service on Wednesday (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Church, 5694 Woodlane, Newark, NY.

     In memory of John, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to ASPCA, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd St, New York, New York 10128 or www.aspca.org

     John was born the son of Lawrence and Kelli (Wilhelm) Stryker on Sunday, December 19, 1993 in Newark, NY. He was a graduate of Penn Yan High School class of 2011. John was a hard-working young man, employed by Sloan Landscaping in Himrod and Byrne Dairy in Penn Yan. His love for animals gave him an interest in the ASPCA. Fishing was an enjoyable time for John along with spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed football and baseball, cooking and most of all helping others.

     John will be remembered by his mother Kelli of Himrod; father Lawrence of Port Gibson; sisters Jacqueline, Jennifer, Jessica Stryker and Amber Corbitt;  brother Andrew (Ashly) Corbitt; maternal grandfather Robert Wilhelm; a very close and loving friend Anna Marie Rumiano; many nieces and nephews; dogs Jesse, Brutis and Kojak and cat Chester.

     John was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Donna Wilhelm; paternal grandparents John and Phyllis Stryker.

     You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com

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