John "Wally" Michael Bixby

John “Wally” Bixby Of Clifford PA John Michael Bixby, 65, of Clifford, PA and formerly of Susquehanna, PA passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA after an illness. John was predeceased by his father Robert C. Bixby; son Eric Bixby and brother Robert J. Bixby. He was survived by his loving wife Sharon (Halstead) Bixby; mother Ellen G. Bixby; children Jason and Diana Bixby, Alisha Bixby, Jill and Chris DeHaven, John Bixby Jr.; and Tyler and Shannon Bixby; daughter-in-law Jennifer Bixby; step children Justin and Melissa Silfee, Lynn Silfee, Jackie Silfee, Bonnie and Joseph Bryant, Paul Thomson; brothers Dale R. Bixby, Joseph and Rosemary Bixby, Stephen and Jennifer Bixby; sisters Ann Marie Lee, Mary and Chris Norris, Kathy and Rick Gaworecki; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. John Michael Bixby was his birth name, but through his long life he gained many more. Wally, Big John, Big Boss Wally, B.B.W. , the sexy bitch and Uncle Joe even called him Wally baby a few times. But behind those many names he was a son, a brother, a friend, a husband, a father, and the nickname he like the most Grandpa Grump or just Grumpa. All these things made up the man we all know and love today. More importantly he was a good man, and a laugh to be around. Even on his bad days he made people laugh. He kept people smiling and telling jokes. His love of sports: football in particular was legendary. Never missed a game and always welcomed a fellow fan to join him even if they rooted for the other team. He just loved the company. Another large part of his life was music, throughout the years he played in several bands. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 10am at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA. with Rev. David Cramer officiating. Interment will be held in the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 5 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Geisinger Community Medical Center 1800 Mulberry St. Scranton, PA 18510.