John T. Best, 68 of 206 S Main St, Seneca, died unexpectedly, Monday, October 6, 2014, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born March 27, 1946 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Ralph and Esther Barber Best.
John was a 1964 graduate of Oil City High School.
He had worked at Oil Well Supply Company and the Venango Technology Center, and was the Oil City Tennis coach.
John was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church.
On April 20, 1974 he married the former Debbie Ward, who survives.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by a daughter, Tara Milner and husband Jason of Oil City; a son, Ty Best and wife Amanda of Pittsburgh; and grandchildren, Raegan and Reed Milner.
Also surviving are a sister, Gwen Berry and husband Pete; his mother-in-law, Marie Ward; a brother-in-law, Don Ward and wife Jean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Funeral services will be held a Good Hope Lutheran Church on Thursday at 1:30 pm.
Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800 Moran St, Oil City PA 16301.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.morrisonhome.com
