John M. Zarichansky, 58, of Newville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in the Penn Highlands Elk Hospital in St. Mary's. He was born on Aug. 8, 1957 in Brookville, a son of the late John and Mary Ann (Bilinski) Zarichansky.

John was a 1975 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in ceramic engineering and his Master's degree in mineral processing from Penn State University. John was currently employed as Senior Process Engineer with US Silica in Frederick, MD. He was formerly employed with General Electric Co and became an independent mineral processing consulting engineer. John was a member of the Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church in Shippensburg. John was an Eagle Scout, member of the N.R.A, an avid outdoorsman, a skilled carpenter and a loving family man who trusted in God.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Faith S. (Wood) Zarichansky, one son, Benjamin M. (wife, Marci) Zarichansky of New Bloomfield, one daughter, Abigail M. (husband, Zachary) Kane of Emporium, one brother, Mark P. (wife, Dr. Rise VanFleet) Zarichansky of Boiling Springs, two sisters; Ann Marie (husband, Roger) Marpoe and Christina J. (husband, Carl) Sechrist, both of Newville, two granddaughters; Ruth Anne Marie Kane and Eliza Kane and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Patrick Shrine Catholic Church, 152 E. Pomfret St, with Rev. Dwight Schlaline officiating. Interment will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St, Carlisle, with a Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations in John's name may be made to a favorite charity of your choice.