August 24, 1928 - July 14, 2024

John P. Monahan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 95.  Born in Luzerne County, he was the last surviving son of five children to the late David and Eva Monahan.  Mr. Monahan was a Bristol Township resident for over 65 years and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving in World War II.  He was employed as a chemist at Rohm & Haas Company, retiring after many years of service.  After retirement, Mr. Monahan became very involved in Bristol Township politics, where he served on Council and as Mayor for many years.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Father of the late Bridgetta Monahan, he is survived by his daughter, Karen Dutton (Lloyd Wood), his grandchildren, Dawn Andrews (Scott), Jennifer Dutton, Rachael Dutton, Gabrielle Brown, and Ka'Ren Dutton, and his great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Paige, and Aiden Andrews, Matthew, Michael, and Mark Pankraz, Alana Dutton, Gabriella Torres, Eva Ball, and Treyvon and Anyah Deshields.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday, July 22, 2024, 11am at St. Mark Church, Bristol Borough.  Interment, Bristol Cemetery.  Viewing hours will be held on Sunday evening, 7-9:00pm and Monday morning, 9:30-10:30am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough.

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John P. Monahan

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