Administrators Pompeii Posted March 30, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 30, 2023 Stanley L. “Squirt” Johns, age 93 of Brockway, PA died Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home. Born on January 17, 1930 in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley E. and Betty (McNeil) Johns. Squirt was a veteran of the United States Army , having served during the Korean War. On July 15, 1953 he married Lola M. (Bazzoli) Johns. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2020. He was a self-employed mechanic at The John’s Garage & Parts in Brockway, PA for 50 years and in 1984 started MIF, Inc. Squirt was a racing legend. He began his career in 1950 in Clarion, PA and predominantly raced in New York at Stateline and Eriez Speedways. With 44 career wins at Stateline, he sits third all-time behind only Dick Barton & Bobby Schnars. Stateline track champion in 1961, 1963 and 1970. He also had 19 career wins and a 1967 track championship at Eriez to his name. As well as the Stateline /Eriez circuit champion in 1963, 1969 & 1970 to note just a few accomplishments in his successful racing career. Squirt is survived by his children (Joni Paladino and her husband John and Edward Johns, both of Brockway, PA), two grandchildren (Jacey Tygert and her husband Andrew, and Jada Paladino), and one great granddaughter (Liberty Tygert). There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Memorials my be made to Mengle Memorial Library, 324 Main Street, Brockway, PA 15824 and/or Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, PO Box 1192, Jamestown, NY 14701. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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