John Jacob Papay, 86, of Wernersville, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  He was the husband of Margaret E. (Pavlovscak) Papay with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

John, son of the late John P and Mary (Bauer) Papay, was born in Slatington, PA.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Gary Papay, husband Debra, Jennifer M., Gregory husband of Tina, Jeannine wife of Michael Unger; Three brothers, Jacob, David, Peter Papay; grandchildren (Rachel, Sarah, Nathan, Bryan, Deanna, Breann, Stefanie, Janelle, April; 4 great grandchildren (Eddie, James, Avery, Arwyn).

He was a member of St Francis de Sales, Robesonia, PA.  He was a cryptographer in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Rachlin Furniture.  He loved his hydroponic garden, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Service will be held at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 321 North Church St, Robesonia, PA 19551.

The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, Nov 28th from 9:30 to 10:30 am, followed by a memorial mass at 10:30 am.  Burial will be private.

The family wants to thank the staff at Berks Heim for loving care he received from the staff.  It was appreciated more than you all know.

Memorial contributions can be made to St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 321 North Church St., Robesonia, PA 19551.