John R. Conticelli, Shenango Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning (11-29-10) at his home. He was 56.

Mr. Conticelli was born March 16, 1954 in Sharon a son of Joseph and Irene Schultz Conticelli.

A lifelong area resident, he was a 1972 graduate of Hickory High School.

John owned and operated The Keg on E. State St. at the Sharon-Hermitage border for the past 33 years.

He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, W. Middlesex, where he was formerly a Eucharistic Minister and also served on parish council. He was a member of the VFW, Post 5286, and the Italian Home, both Farrell; and the American Legion, Post 432, Wheatland. John loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, boating and spending time at his camp in West Hickory.

His greatest joy, however, was the times he shared with his family, particularly with its newest member, his grandson Johnny. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. May he rest in peace.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Karen Krueger, whom he married August 21, 1982 in the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage; two sons, Joseph C. Conticelli and his fiancé Ashley McGinnis, Shippenville, PA; and John T. Conticelli and his fiancé Michelle Bugher, Brunswick, Ohio; a grandson, John C. Conticelli; a sister, Jacqueline Conticelli; an uncle, Elio Conticelli and his wife Mary Ellen, Shenango Township.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Rose (Stea) Conticelli and Walter and Helen (Sartorski) Schultz.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5286, 1233 Idaho St., Farrell, PA 16121; or to Cancer research.

In keeping with John's wishes, there are no calling hours or service.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Arrangements by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.