In Memory Of
John Klafehn
1950
2023
John Klafehn
August 15, 1950 — December 3, 2023
Passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 73.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Diane (Helfer) Klafehn & parents, George & Shirley.
He was survived by his dog, Stewie; children Matthew (Stephanie) & Meghan (Olando) Hanson; grandchildren, Henry Hanson, Sammy Hanson, Harper, Jackson, Charlotte Pike & Lillian Pike; sister, Kristen (Walt) Kaminski; stepdaughters Casey Hopkins & Julia (Chad Pike) Hopkins; cousins, & many, many friends.
John had many hobbies & talents. He was a gifted musician, serving as a frontman, harmonica player, vocalist, & saxophone player, performing a mix of blues, jazz, & rock music. He played with several bands throughout Western NY over the past 50+ years, to include the St. James Band & The Pack. John was also a winemaker & a great cook, which brought joy to many. He was a self-taught mechanic, having won numerous car shows & competitions for his work, especially with his '69 Camaro & with the Go Karts he raced in his earlier years. John enjoyed life to its fullest.
"Bleed" was a member of the Local IBEW 86, where he was an electrician. Before that, he was at RG&E for over 20 years serving the Rochester area. He has been a treasured father & grandfather, brother, & friend to many & will be missed beyond belief.
Services will be held on Wednesday December 13, 12pm at Riverside Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 1pm at the Charlotte Social Club.
In lieu of flowers, his family welcomes donations to Oishei Children's Hospital or Donate Life America.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Diane (Helfer) Klafehn & parents, George & Shirley.
He was survived by his dog, Stewie; children Matthew (Stephanie) & Meghan (Olando) Hanson; grandchildren, Henry Hanson, Sammy Hanson, Harper, Jackson, Charlotte Pike & Lillian Pike; sister, Kristen (Walt) Kaminski; stepdaughters Casey Hopkins & Julia (Chad Pike) Hopkins; cousins, & many, many friends.
John had many hobbies & talents. He was a gifted musician, serving as a frontman, harmonica player, vocalist, & saxophone player, performing a mix of blues, jazz, & rock music. He played with several bands throughout Western NY over the past 50+ years, to include the St. James Band & The Pack. John was also a winemaker & a great cook, which brought joy to many. He was a self-taught mechanic, having won numerous car shows & competitions for his work, especially with his '69 Camaro & with the Go Karts he raced in his earlier years. John enjoyed life to its fullest.
"Bleed" was a member of the Local IBEW 86, where he was an electrician. Before that, he was at RG&E for over 20 years serving the Rochester area. He has been a treasured father & grandfather, brother, & friend to many & will be missed beyond belief.
Services will be held on Wednesday December 13, 12pm at Riverside Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 1pm at the Charlotte Social Club.
In lieu of flowers, his family welcomes donations to Oishei Children's Hospital or Donate Life America.
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