Obituary of John William Cady

John William "Jack" Cady of Mansfield, PA peacefully went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2015 after an extended illness. Jack was born October 28, 1934 in Mansfield, the son of Hugh and Martha (Budnick) Cady. He had just recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Jack graduated from Mansfield Schools where he was an excellent basketball player. He later played semi-pro ball with the Ravens team, who were active at that time. He loved basketball and in later years, remained in the sport by becoming a basketball referee. He also loved and taught himself to play guitar. It was music and a loving family that helped soothe him during his long illness. Jack owned and operated Cady's Men's and Boy's Shop in Mansfield and Westfield for 29 years. He had also served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the period of the Korean Conflict and was a proud veteran. Jack was an excellent athlete. In 2005 he was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. He loved golf and was a 50 year member of the Corey Creek Golf Course. He earned numerous awards for his golfing ability. He was also a former President of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce and was an active manager of the Little League and MARA. Jack was married to the love of his life, the former Diane Hufnagel, for 55 years. He is survived by Diane, a daughter, Sherri (Roger) Stager of Mansfield, PA; a son Jon Mark (Melanie) of Pittsburgh, PA; 4 grandchildren: Zachary Stager and Jonathan Stager of Mansfield; Justin Cady (Michelle) of Pittsburgh, and Monica Herman (Ryan) of Pittsburgh; a sister, Alice Kelly of Mt. Dora, FLA, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Dr. Philip Cady and a sister, Marilyn Kemp. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Allen Goss officiating. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001, Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 293, Wellsboro, 16901; Animal Care Sanctuary, Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.