John Jost Jr. passed away suddenly from a stroke on June 6, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Kunigunde (née Dietrich) Jost. Born in Rabafuzes (Raabfidisch), Burgenland, Austria/ Hungary on Nov 10, 1929, he was the son of John Jost Sr. and Theresia (née Schmidt).

He apprenticed as a blacksmith before being displaced, relocating to Bavaria, Germany in 1945. During his time in Germany, he met his wife, Kunigunde (Kuni - Connie); they would have been married 65 years in September. After migrating to America, he began his own business, J Jost Jr. Ornamental Iron Works, which he ran for many years before retiring to his second job... their small farm.

His love of his wife, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and his family was followed by his love of music, working with his hands, and being outdoors. He was a master of many things, loved working with his hands, building and fixing anything, and talking with people.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife, Kunigunde Jost, daughters: Susan Roesch wife of Rick, Joan Jost, Rosemarie Manley, wife of John (Jack) Manley Sr, grandchildren: Christopher Roesch, Stephen Roesch, and John (Jack) Manley Jr., and great grandchild, Allison Roesch; brothers, Rudolph Yost and his wife Marie from Casa Grande, Arizona, Sister-in-law, Lisa Jost  (Alfred), Joseph Yost and his wife Suzanne of Alburtis, Frank Jost and his wife Sallie of Topton, and sister Cecilia Vatter of Coplay, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by a sister, Irma and brother, Alfred.

SERVICES: A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11AM. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of service, all at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1879 Applewood Drive Orefield, PA 18066. Internment private.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011

Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 WWW.WEBERFUNERALHOMES.COM