John M. Barretta of Masury, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2018, in his home. He was 44.

John was born April 16, 1973, in Sharon, a son of Frank Barretta and Sandra (Luce). He attended Sharon High School and was a self employed carpet and tile layer for many years.

John was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #162, Sharpsville; and played in many dart leagues. He was very smart and a math whizz. John had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles; Nike and was a cornhole expert.

He is survived by his wife, the former Theresa McGhee, whom he married on June 16, 2010; a daughter, Nikole Barretta and her mother, Stacie Marcus, both of Las Vegas, NV; a son, Tyler Barretta and his mother, Angela Barretta, both of Clark; a step-daughter, Shawna Bittler (Joshua McCoid); and a step-son, Shane Middendorf, all of Belleville, IL; his father, Frank Barretta; his mother, Sandra Flack (Richard), all Sharpsville; his father- in- law, Glenn McGhee (Joanne), Sharon; mother-in-law, Gloria Evans (Ward), Hermitage; a brother, James Louis Barretta (Brandy) and their son, James, Union City, PA; two step-grandchildren, Ariana Holbrook and Jayden Middendorf; and many aunts and uncles.

John was preceded in death by his grandparents; and two aunts, Candy Domain and Trudy Stillings.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, 8406 Sharon-Mercer Rd., Mercer, PA 16137 .

Calling hour will be noon until the time of the service Thursday ( 03/01/2018 ) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon .

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Rev. Anthony Kladitis, pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, officiating.