Jon Sanders, 61, of Spraggs, PA died Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
He was born January 24, 1953 at Farmington, WV, a son of the late Frank Sanders and Irene Griffith Sanders.
Mr. Sanders was a retired coal miner having worked at the Federal #2 mine of Miracle Run which is now owned by Patriot Coal Company. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America District 31 in Fairmont.
Jon was a methodist by faith.
Surviving are one son, Timothy Sanders of Uniontown, PA; one daughter and son-in-law, Heather Adams and husband Scott of Maidsville; one brother, Robert Sanders of Fort Ashby, WV; his ex-wife, Susan Garlitz of Mt. Morris, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Perry Sanders Sr. and Tom Sanders.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home, 5894 Mason Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV from 5-8 PM Thursday. A memorial service will be held at 8:00 PM with the Rev. Freddie Eddy, II officiating.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.