John was born in Pennsylvania. A resident for 15 years, he was a restauranteur and a Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna; two daughters, Lorrie Molchaney of Pennsylvania and Shelly Franklin of Georgia; one son, John Marushok of Las Vegas;his mother, Anna Marushok of Las Vegas; one sister, Nancy Leitgeb of Pennsylvania; and five grandchildren.