John Francis Burroughs of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home. He was 68.

Mr. Burroughs was born March 18, 1948 in Hingham, Massachusetts, a son of Alfred and Ursula Collins Burroughs.

John was a member of Saint Paul Parish, Hingham, Mass.

He enjoyed going to Arc of Mercer County.

John is survived by a niece Suzanne Burroughs Eaton, Boston; two nephews, Michael and Robert Burroughs; two cousins, Catherine Mack, Sharon and Sister Bernadette Bell RSM, Erie, PA; and his caretaker for the past five years, Nora Dahl Mack.

The family suggest memorials be made to Sisters of Mercy, 444 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Inurnment will be in Saint Paul Cemetery, Hingham, Mass.