Passed away suddenly at the General Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 in his 74th year. Beloved husband and special friend of Alice. Cherished father of Suzanne Murphy (Gary), Michael Hyrsky (Janice), Jo-Marie Fantham (Bob), Patti Armstrong (Sean) and David Hyrsky (Annieck). Special grandfather of Corey Murphy (Michelle), Mindy Strickland (Matt), Michael Murphy, John, Joshua and Jordan Hyrsky, Robbie Fantham (Marsha), Alexa Fantham, Brad Fantham, Kyle and Patrick Armstrong and Daniel Hyrsky. Great grandfather of Jaxon, Ethan, Cole, Lloyd and Katie. Son of the late Michael and Hopka Hyrsky. Brother of the late William Hyrsky and Geno Hyrsky (Doreen). Son-in-law of the late Mary and Charlie Thorp. Brother-in-law of the late Arleigh Unkefer (late Gil), the late David Thorp (late Dorothy), the late Flight Officer Burnham Thorp, the late Margaret Epple (late Stan), Jim Thorp (Marion and the late Elva) and the late Owen Thorp (Gloria). John will be fondly remembered by his many special nieces, nephews, family and special friend of many. Family and friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral and committal mass on Monday, February 20, 2006 at St. Veronica's Church at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Paul Conway officiating. Memorial donations made to Light The Cross or St. Veronica's Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
