John Edward Vought

May 9, 1932 - August 30, 2016

John E. Vought, 84, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. He was born on May 9, 1932 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, son of the late Ralph and Iva (Bowman) Vought. John graduated from Salisbury High School in Salisbury, PA. He was an honored Army Veteran who served in the Korean War, a member of the New Castle American Legion Post #137 and Locust Grove Church of the Brethren. John served on the Baltimore, Maryland Police force for 5 years and retired as a machinist from Bethlehem Steel. He also worked during his retirement greeting at Walmart in New Castle and volunteering at Henry County Hospital in the dietary department. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, David (wife: Laura) Vought of Straughn; two grandchildren, Cody Vought and Alexandria (husband: Dustin) Hancock both of Straughn; one great-grandchild, Kennedy Hancock and a sister, Bonnie Burkholder of Meyersdale, PA. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kay Vought and brother, James Vought. Funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 2, at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Webb officiating. Friends may call from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #137 or the Henry County Humane Society. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of John E. Vought.