John “Jack” Joseph Seeber Jr., MD, 81, of Johnstown died peacefully surrounded by his family on October 22, 2024. He was born January 23, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of John J. and Margaret (Campbell) Seeber. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marlene (Sister Alma Christi, SSJ).
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, the former Eileen Halligan; his son, John J. III (Michelle) and children, John J. IV and Ashley; his son, Edward “Ted” (Elizabeth) and children, Owen, Maxwell, Olivia, and Meredith; his sister, Margaret Cummings (Eugene) and children Patrick and Andrew. Also survived by sisters in law, and many nieces and nephews.
Jack graduated from La Salle High School and La Salle College. He then went on to Temple Medical School. It was during medical school in 1966, when he met his soon to be bride, Eileen. They married the following year in 1967. After medical school, he did his internship at Nazareth Hospital and his residency at Temple Medical School. Jack and Eileen moved to Johnstown in January of 1973. Dr. Seeber was the physical medicine director of rehabilitation at Lee, Mercy, and Windber Hospitals, and eventually the Crichton Center. He also was on staff at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Outside of his medical profession, Jack was a 51 year member of Sunnehanna Country Club in Westmont, there he enjoyed spending time with family and friends on the golf course. Most importantly, his grandchildren were “the apple of his eye”. Jack was an absolute beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His family would like to thank his nurses Sara, Anna, and Jackie for their care and compassion in his last days. In addition, thank you to the many friends of Jack and Eileen, and including the pro shop staff at Sunnehanna. As stated best by his family, “Jack was a brilliant, but simple guy.”
Family and friends will be received Monday, October 28, 2024 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at Frank Duca Funeral Home, inc., 1622 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, PA 15905.
Jack was a longtime member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 415 Tioga St. Johnstown, PA 15905, where a Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 1:30 PM following the visitation, Father Mark S. Begly. Interment Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
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