John Amil Dancu, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, in UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley.

Mr. Dancu was born December 28, 1929, in Wheatland, a son of the late John and Mary (Pacora) Dancu.  He was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a standout baseball player. He was honored to play in the WPIAL Championships at the former Forbes Field. Later, he attended New Castle School of Trades.

In 1984, John retired as a senior welder from the former General American Transportation Corp. (GATX), Masury, OH. He was previously employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.

John was very creative and worked well with his hands. He always enjoyed fixing and building things. He used his talents to make handicap ramps for several people throughout the Shenango Valley. He also spent many years fishing and hunting with friends and family in Tionesta, PA.

John is survived by his wife of 72 years, the former Sally Christman, whom he married January 15, 1949; a son, John Paul (Nikki) Dancu; four daughters, Michele (Danny) Braham, Bonnie (Patrick) O'Mahony, Susan (James, deceased) Wiesen, and Janet (Lon) Voisey; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by three brothers, Ted (Patricia) Dancu, George (Nancy) Dancu, Dr. Dan (Rose) Dancu and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and son-in-law, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosella Stright and Violet Baker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Family Hospice Northwest, 3124 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, PA; or to Charleston United Methodist Church, 1156 Greenfield Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148.

There are no services.