John Tellup

May 8, 1934

–

May 21, 2025

John Tellup , 91, of Cressona, got his dying wish of passing away at home on May 21, 2025.

Born in St. Clair, May 8, 1934, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seamon) Tellup.

He served in the US Army. 

He was a Machine Operator at Exxon Chemicals, Marlin. Retired after 24 years.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven; Lifetime member of Arnots Game and Sports Association, St. Clair; Lifetime member of Beckville Gun Club. He also dedicated over 25 years to the Catholic Youth Organization as a coach and administrator.

Surviving are his wife Elizabeth (Felsburg) Tellup; 3 sons John Tellup and his wife Ingrid of Tuscon, AZ;  Michael Tellup of New York City, Joseph Tellup and his wife Tish of Potttsville; 2 daughters Mary Bendetti and her husband Robert of GA; daughter Annie Ellex and her husband Edward of Schuylkill Haven; sister Constance Nier of NC; 9 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchidren; Niece and Nephews.

 John made wine for over 54 years and enjoyed sharing it.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards at the club, traveling, cooking and woodworking. He enjoyed life and lived to eat. He looked forward to his annual birthday meal at Shady Maple. He was a lifelong Dodgers fan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday May 27, 2025 from St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St Schuylkill Haven Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.  Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik will be officiating.  Friends may call from 9:15 PM – 10:15 AM Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Mempis TN 38105 or St. Ambrose Memorial Fund at the above address.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.