John Nevin "Poppy" Masteller

1925 - 2014  (89 years)

• Name	John Nevin "Poppy" Masteller
  Born	8 May 1925	Bloomsburg, Columbia County, PA
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Sep 2014	Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, SC
  Buried	burial location unknown https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136658873/john-nevin-masteller
  Person ID	I3042	Kreider Moyer
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2021

  
  

  Father	William Ray Masteller,   b. 16 Jan 1891, Hemlock Township, Columbia County, PA ,   d. 11 Aug 1964, Bloomsburg, Columbia County, PA  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Emma M. Moyer,   b. 17 May 1895, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA ,   d. 11 Sep 1992  (Age 97 years)
  Married	06 Jul 1924
  Family ID	F578	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Audrey Jean Vincent,   b. 9 Jul 1929, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA ,   d. 24 Mar 2013, Charleston County, South Carolina  (Age 83 years)
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2021
  Family ID	F1190	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 8 May 1925 - Bloomsburg, Columbia County, PA Died - 23 Sep 2014 - Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, SC  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos		1959 Trip East
  		Lewisburg 1960

  
  

• Notes

  Published: October 1, 2014 - Press Enterprise John Nevin “Poppy” Masteller, 89, son of the late Ray and Emma Masteller of Bloomsburg, passed to his eternal reward Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Sandpiper Rehab/Nursing Center in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Born May 8, 1925, in Bloomsburg, he is survived by his sister, Gloria Pollitt of Hamilton Square, N.J.; two daughters: Bonnie Rothrock (Lynn) of Indian Land, S.C., and Vicky Becker (Robert) of Johns Island, S.C.; his son Brad Masteller (Marjorie) of Johns Island, S.C., and his niece, Linda O’Reilly (Patrick) of Kensington, Md. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Dr. Heather Dowlin (Alex) of Charlotte, N.C.; Marissa Marx (John) of Chester Springs, Pa.; Adam Becker and Amanda Rone (Nick), both of Johns Island, S.C. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren: Reese and Kinley Dowlin, Tessa Marx and Taylor Rone; and great-nieces Emma and Megan O’Reilly. In addition, he is survived by many dear extended family members. John was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife Audrey, whom he affectionately called “Spunky.” Upon graduation from Bloomsburg High School in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps (radio gunner), serving from 1943 to 1946, and saw extensive duty in the European theater during World War II. After returning from the war, he enrolled at Temple University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration, and married Audrey Jean Vincent of Danville on Sept. 11, 1948. After a long career in personnel management, John and Audrey retired to South Carolina to be closer to their children. He and Audrey supported various animal charities and gave a loving home to a number of stray/abandoned cats over the years. A huge sports fan, John played basketball in high school, the armed forces and at Temple University. He was also an avid fan of all Penn State sports. There will be no public visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to God’s Grace Canine Rescue, 3128 Eastwood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205, c/o Michalle Caylor, or to a no-kill animal shelter of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to James A. McAlister Funeral Home of Charleston, S.C. [1]

  
  

• Sources

  [S38] Find A Grave database.