AUSTINTOWN — John H. Greiner Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 4, 2018, at his home.

John was born July 7, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late John H. Greiner Sr. and Martha Jean Moylan Greiner, and lived in this area for most of his life.

John attended Boardman High School and later earned a GED. He attended trade school for carpentry and worked out of Carpenter's Union Local No. 171 before going to work for himself as a carpenter and as a tree-cutter.

His passions included woodworking, hunting, fishing, and long motorcycle rides with his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lori Patek Greiner; his daughter, Abigail F. (Stephen) Stiles of Austintown; his son, Daniel (Carey) Greiner of Austintown; two grandchildren, Daniel and Lyric Greiner, with baby Freya Stiles on the way; and two sisters, Pam (John) Shargo of Boardman, and Pam's daughter, Megan, and Nancy (Ricky) Witt of Austintown.

A daughter, infant Allyson Greiner, and a brother, David Greiner, are deceased.

Family and friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.