
John R. Teller
December 09, 1943 - October 13, 2012
Obituary
John Russell Teller
Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle , and dear friend.
John Russell Teller born December 9, 1943 in Wellsville, New York born to their parents of Russell Teller and Barbara Ross Lewis, Carrel Elwin Lewis died October 13, 2012. He entered the United States Army at the age of 17 and served for 21 years. While serving in the Army he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medals, Vietnam Service Medals, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and 6 Good Accommodation Awards. John served several tours of duty including Vietnam, Alaska, Germany, and Korea. After settling into civilian life John enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sandra Kay Carney Teller and daughter Charmon Faye Teller Goldsmith and her husband Robert James Goldsmith Jr. of Aberdeen , Md. Sister Susan Marie Lewis Thomas and her husband Dale Thomas of Belmont, NY and sister Linda Lewis of Friendship, NY. Granddaughter Lisa Marie Teller Burnett and her husband Joshua Michael Burnette and their daughters Cassandra Rose (Cassie) and Alexandra Lily (Allie)of Summerville, SC. Granddaughter Melissa Ann Teller and her daughter Kelsey Marie of York, Pa. Granddaughter Christina Lynn Teller and her Fiancé Brice Hadden of Alexandra, Va. Granddaughter Brandy Nichol Teller-Boone and her son Jamari Adam (deceased) of Aberdeen, Md. Niece Becky Thomas and Dan Hanchett. Niece Cristy Thomas and Shannon McKinley, Niece Denise Thomas and Roger Baker, Nephew Dale and Kate Thomas and their families. And several other Nieces and Nephews. Besides being preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Carrie T. Armstong and John Ross, John and Sandra's son of 31 years Dale Lynn Teller and 2 other infant sons, and 1 great grandson. Intermit will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship, New York at a later date.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 13, 2012 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Oct 13, 2012 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Barbara Robertson
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Barb
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Gloria and Bill Mitchell
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Really shocked to hear about John. Had he been sick? We wish you the best of 2013. Hope to hear from you soon. Gloria