John P. Durnin, 89, of Carlisle, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was born on Nov. 21, 1925 in Carlisle, and was a son of the late John F. and Blanche M. (Porter) Durnin. John was married to the late Evelyn L. (Bowers) Durnin, who died Nov. 14, 2008.

John was a US Navy veteran of World War II. He was formerly employed with Piezo Crystal Co. in Carlisle, McCoy Electronics in Mt. Holly Springs for 30 years, the New Cumberland Army Depot for 8 years and the Frog Switch Co. in Carlisle for 10 years. John was a longtime member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 101, V.F.W. Post 477, Eagles Aerie 1299, all of Carlisle and the National Rifle Association. John was awarded his high school diploma from Carlisle High School in 2002.

He is survived by two sons; Douglas M. (wife Nancy) Durnin and Chris A. (and his fiance, Noble McLaughlin) Durnin, both of Carlisle, one daughter, Laurie A. (husband Doug) Gleim of Carlisle, one sister, Betty Jane Reese of Carlisle, three grandchildren; Sara Cuthbertson, Rachel Durnin and Jordan Gleim, two great-grandchildren; Ainsley Cuthbertson and Cooper Cuthbertson and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Arthur H. Durnin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carlisle United Methodist Church, 45 South West St., Carlisle, with the Rev. James VanZandt officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the family.