John L. Hamilton

John LeRoy Hamilton, 84, of Meadville, PA, passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2026 at Wesbury. Born in 1942, in Meadville, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary J. Hamilton.

John graduated from Cochranton Area High School in 1961, where he played basketball and baseball. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965 as an Airman First Class, including service in Vietnam from 1964 to 1965.

On July 20, 1965, he married Peggy Marie Hamilton, and they shared a lifetime of memories together. John was a journeyman tool and die maker, working at Talon, Tech Tool, and Haemer Tool before retiring in 2006. A craftsman in his career and his hobbies, he was a skilled woodworker, and he loved a good mystery novel. He found joy in every moment spent with his family as well as time spent hunting outdoors. He was active in New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville and volunteered at the VA Clinic in Crawford County.

John was a good man who never met a stranger and always put others before himself. Peggy will miss tormenting him.

He is survived by his cherished wife, Peggy; his beloved son, Timothy Hamilton and wife Vanessa; his son-in-law, Brian Corliss and partner Denise; his former son-in-law, David Meyers; his grandchildren, Adam John Meyers, Erin Elizabeth Hamilton, Brianna Margaret Chiocco and husband Devin, Sara Nicole Hamilton, and Jessica Marie Hamilton; his great-grandchildren, Elliott John Chiocco and Cameron Edward Chiocco; and his step-grandchildren, Danielle Monroe (Chris) and Rachel Johns (Buddy). He is also survived by his sister, Carol Smith; his brother-in-law, Therman Kantz; and his brother- and sister-in-law, James and Patty Calladine.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Mary Alice Corliss; his brother, James Hamilton, and sister-in-law, Heidi; his sister, Sandra Klins, and brother-in-law, Russ; his sister, Patricia Kantz; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Smith.

As per his wishes, no calling hours or funeral service will be held. A memorial celebration will be planned for summer 2027. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford County Humane Society.

The family would like to thank all of the special friends and family members who have touched John's life, too many to mention. They are also grateful to the staff at Meadville Medical Center and Wesbury Nursing Home for their care and compassion.

“Goodnight, my love. Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love. May tomorrow be sunny and bright. And bring you closer to me” – “Goodnight, My Love” (Jesse Blevins)

Pleas sign John’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.