H. John Enos, 72, went to be with God and the angels on September 1, 2014, at Meyersdale Medical Center. He was born in Confluence on May 26, 1942, the youngest son of the late Mary (Goniak) and Walton Enos.
John lived in Kazimierz' Kastle, aka Paradise, the home of his late maternal grandparents Kazimierz and Mary (Stashienko) Goniak, where he enjoyed hosting family reunions, holiday get-togethers, and dinners for family and friends.
John was a manger for the First National Bank of Confluence (NBWP), Old Trails Office for many years and later was a rural mail carrier. His passion, however, was working with and caring for people, particularly new acquaintances, the elderly, and the infirm. As a result he was the original owner/operator of RiverRest Bed and Breakfast and the Enos Personal Care Home. He also worked as a caregiver for the late Arthur Boughner, and he gave end of life care to many family members.
A lifelong Lutheran, John served 27 years as treasurer for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Confluence and he was instrumental in organizing and preparing Trinity's spaghetti dinner fundraisers to benefit local individuals in need. He initiated the reestablishment of the Ursina Band in 1972 for that community's sesquicentennial celebration and helped to develop it into a band that became well known in Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-state Area.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his half-brother Adelbert Enos and his niece Charity Enos. He is survived by sisters and brothers: Catherine Jean Prince (Charles H.), Somerset; Barbara Green, Omaha, NE; James W. (Fern Lytle), Fort Hill; Richard S. (late Anna Batis), Fayetteville, PA; and Mary Ellen Deal (late Fred W.), Confluence. Nieces and nephews: Carol Prince Kemp, Charles D. Prince, Clyde Jeffrey Prince, Ellen Green Thomas, Robert A. Green, Mary S. Green, Teresa Enos McCracken, James Enos, Jeffrey S. Enos, Tanya Enos Taatjes, Greg Enos, Fred W. Deal II, Jonathan S. Deal, and Nema Enos Nichols. Numerous great-nieces and great-nephews including a special great-niece, Heather Deal. John also leaves many friends and acquaintances to whom he brought days of love and laughter.
Friends will be received from 6-8 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2014 and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 at 11 AM in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Confluence with Rev. Lee Gable officiating. Interment in Jersey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 64, Confluence, PA 15424.