Obituary of John E. Russell

        John E. Russell age 73, of Unionville NY passed away April 10, 2020 peacefully. He was born October 7, 1946 in Sussex NJ.

John was predeceased by his parents John A. and Bertha Rome Russell. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Jo Anne Sutton and son Jason S Russell.

John graduated from Sussex High School in 1964 and spent most of his life doing what he loved, farming. He ran Kovacs Farm in Westtown for many years. He also worked at Sussex High School until his retirement.

John is survived by his daughter Shari Russell Bailey (Barry) of Greenville NY; Grandchildren Erica Laird (Matthew) of Middletown, Kyle Laird (Nicole) of Greenville NY, Jenna Laird (John) of Plattekill NY, GinaMarie Russell of Manhattan NY, Siblings Sharon Kardos (John) of Sussex NJ, Jeanette Hovey (John) of Sussex NJ, Bruce Russell (Pamela) of Sussex NJ, Dwayne Russell (Paula) of Sussex NJ, Joann Russell of Cuddebackville NY, Carl Russell (Dawn) of Sussex NJ; great grandson Aiden J. Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.