John Brett Ketchem
John Brett Ketchem, 57, of Waynesburg, died 8:14 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington Hospital.
He was born Friday, May 5, 1961, in Waynesburg, a son of John R. and wife Penny Ketchem and the late Sharon Taylor Marchaza.
Mr. Ketchem belonged to Alcoholics Anonymous and loved being involved in Smart Recovery programs. He also enjoyed music and motorcycles. Mr. Ketchem was in a band named Flight Risk and served as lead guitarist. He really enjoyed helping people in recovery and was a certified recovery specialist. He worked as a supervisor with his father at Ketchem Construction.
Surviving are three sisters, Sandra “JoJo” Ketchem of Graysville, Kiperly and husband Eric Whitlatch of Waynesburg and Dana and husband Gary Calvert of Spraggs; brother Aaron Ketchem and fiancée Angel Villers of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. A public memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
The family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help with costs.
Additional information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.