John Alan Aufrich, 64, of Staubrick, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home. He was born May 13, 1959 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of Rodney Aufrich and Joan (Tanguy) Aufrich. John graduated from Sheffield High School. John served in the United States Navy from 1979 until 1981. He would go on to serve in the United States Naval Reserve for another 19 years. He served on his USS Frank His Cable during his maiden voyage from Seattle, Washington to Charleston, South Carolina in 1980. When John was younger, he was an avid runner and had run marathons in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Boston. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his dogs, and watching Pittsburgh’s sports teams, the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins.
Left to cherish John’s memory are Josh Oufrich of Freedonia, NY, Matt Oufrich of Seattle, WA, Danny Oufrich of Pittsburgh, PA, and James Oufrich of Jamestown, NY. These are the four children of Hannah Aufric. two sisters, Kathy Knowles of Ocala, Fla., and Mary Kay Aufrich of Sheffield, Pa.; John is also survived by his five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There are no telephone hours or services. Burial will be private. To leave an online condolence for John Alan Aufric, please visit www.bordenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Borden Funeral Home, Sheffield, Pennsylvania.