John E. Russell of Unionville passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was 73 years old.
He was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Sussex, N.J.
John was predeceased by his parents John A. and Bertha Rome Russell. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Jo Anne Sutton and son Jason S Russell.
John graduated from Sussex High School in 1964 and spent most of his life doing what he loved - farming. He ran Kovacs Farm in Westtown for many years.
He also worked at Sussex High School until his retirement.
John is survived by his daughter Shari Russell Bailey (Barry) of Greenville; grandchildren Erica Laird (Matthew) of Middletown, Kyle Laird (Nicole) of Greenville, Jenna Laird (John) of Plattekill and GinaMarie Russell of Manhattan; a great grandson Aiden J. Laird of Greenville; siblings Sharon Kardos (John) of Sussex NJ, Jeanette Hovey (John) of Sussex NJ, Bruce Russell (Pamela) of Sussex, N.J., Dwayne Russell (Paula) of Sussex N.J., Joann Russell of Cuddebackville and Carl Russell (Dawn) of Sussex N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online, or for directions please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com.