John J. Kushner

John J. Kushner, age 81, of Robinson Township, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born on May 26, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA he is the son of the late John and Catherine Kushner. Beloved husband of the late Nelma (Caristo) Kushner; loving father of Marie (Gary) Orr, Audrey (Darrel) Schrecengost, and Jim (Karen) Caristo; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Michele), Jada (Tyler), Jason (Chrissy), Dara (Rick), Janiece (Mike), Drew (Jessica), Alex (Lauren), Chad (Sarah), Mariah (Forrest), and Tyler; great-grandfather of Hunter, Mason, Taylor, Jaxton, Remi, Sydney, Lexie, Natalie, Christian, Tinzleigh, Emeri, Luca, Liam, Duke, Bennett, Jackson, and one on the way. Brother of Vince Kushner and the late David Kushner. Also survived by special friend, Sally Swieck.

John retired from Frank Bryan after 40 years of service and was a local union member #1058. He received special recognition from Bryans having a tug boat named in his honor. He loved motorcycles, participating in many memorial rides including Rolling Thunder. John was a loyal member and played an important role with the American Legion Post #82 in Carnegie, PA.

Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for a visitation from 12:00-4:00pm followed by a 4:00pm funeral service at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care 5405 Steubenville Pike Robinson Township, PA 15136. John will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post #82 421 Jane Street Carnegie, PA 15106.