John O. Suosio, age 76, of Slippery Rock, Pa. passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 at his residence. Born February 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Harvey W. and Eva Linna Suosio. John is survived by his wife Kathleen Flynn Suosio whom he married May 7, 1966. John graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1958 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University in 1962. John worked for Central Chemical in Butler Pa. before he retired as a sales manager. Previous to that he owned his own business, Hilltop Home Decorating Center in Bowie Maryland. John started his career with General Fire Proofing in Washington D.C. He also served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant. John liked hunting, fishing, boating and loved the Chesapeake Bay, but most of all enjoyed working on his farm. He was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife, John is survived by two sisters, Laila Hooper of Lorraine Ohio and Miriam Erickson of Peabody, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Dr. Helen Suosio and a brother, Harvey W. Suosio. In keeping with John's wishes there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are being handled by the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Rd., New Castle. On-line condolences may be offered by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.