John Jeffrey Mairs, 54, of Wooster died on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
He was born June 27, 1970 in Wooster to Max and Virginia Otto Mairs.
John loved working with and helping the youth at The Village Network and loved driving school bus for Wooster City Schools. He had previously worked in grocery stores. John also loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach.
He is survived by his mother, Virginia Hostetler of Wooster; siblings Jim (Stacy) Mairs of West Salem, Kristy Treece of Wooster; Carla (Jeff) Smith of Bakersfield, CA and Vickie (Rod) Stone of Wooster; long time friends of the family Vic Cole, Mary Blevens and Chris Fry and his beloved feline companion, Azrael.
John was preceded in death by his father and step-father Thomas Hostetler.
Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a truly nice person and will be missed by many <3
Rest easy now my friend. So Many great memories. You will be missed.
Fly high John – I am blessed to call you my friend – I am glad I got to bake your favorite cookies and share a cup of tea with you.
Until we meet again… I’ll hold the memories you left
I’m so sorry to hear this. John and I went to Melrose together. He would frequently visit my store with Vic to purchase items for the kids at the village. He was always so sweet. Prayers to the family.
So sad. Rip John! John and I did not see eye to eye on alot of issues politically, but had chatted from time to time. Even though we were on totally opposite sides of the fence, John always respected my views as I did his. John was a kind soul and very respecfull to all. Life is short people! Respect eachother as we move through this tricky life!
The best sense of humor. Many laughs shared. He will be missed so very much. All my love. Aunt Carol💔
Oh John you will surely be missed so many great laughs love you rest easy 💜
I lived across the street from John when we were kids but lost touch when we moved. He was a nice guy and we had some good laughs. One time I guess we laughed too much and his dog bit me. John knows that reference. Rest in peace John.
Our visits over the last few months were amazing!
Sharing memories & laughing even in your hardest battle!
I love you my friend! Until we meet again!
I’m SO SORRY to read this, John you were a light every day as you picked up my daycare kids and drove them to school. I’m SO THANKFUL to have known you and was honored to call you a friend!!
John was my student at WHS, but reconnected o er and over again at the grocery stores where he worked. We had lunch last year and again this year. We were kindred spirits. I visited him in June, but he was suffering the two times I was with him. I love you, John. We were the genuine article, the real deal. I loved your blue eyes, your warm heart, your innate goodness. I will never forget you, my sweet friend.
Im Soo sorry. John was always Soo nice to me every time I seen him. Fly high John.
John’s family I would like to express my sincere condolences. John and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I’ve known John for about 30 years and though we fell in and out of touch over the years the times that we did spend with each other hold a special place in my memories. It was an honor to get to spend some time with him not too long ago after he was diagnosed, I truly regret not getting over to visit him again before he passed. John was always a wonderful person to me, kind and caring to the point that he even watched my kids for me a few times.. lol. I will truly miss him.
With much love always, respectfully,
Jerry A Bohland
John brought happy spirit with him when every time ine countered him. We had many good conversations and laughs while I was bagging groceries for him at Buehler’s. May we all continue to celebrate his life each time we think of him.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I loved his laugh. John was that person, that it didn’t matter if you hadn’t seen him for years, you picked right up from the last time you saw him. My Aunt Betty thought the world of John and always talked so kindly about him. I appreciated everything he did for her. So sorry for John’s family.
You will be missed my friend. Such a funny sweet caring man. God needed a very special angel to have called you.
Some of my best memories were made with you, John. Thank you for always making me laugh. You will be missed.
John was a gentle soul with a kind heart. Rest in peace my friend. I will cherish the smile & hug. Sincerely, Barb
Sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. Such a beautiful soul I’m sure he’s singing with the angels
John was one of our dearest friends. He ALWAYS made me laugh. He had the best sense of humor. We had some great times together! Lots of great memories that will always bring a smile or a chuckle. He took such good care of his Mom when Tom passed. He will be deeply missed!
John had such a great smile and laugh. He could make something funny of tell it like it was. I enjoyed working with John because he could make the day better. He was a people person and will be missed.
If I ever needed a laugh, John would make it happen.
If I needed to “vent”, he was there to listen.
He had great strength of character. He knew who he was , and wasn’t shy about being himself. I loved everything about him.
You are one of a kind John. You will be missed forever. Rest in peace
I was very saddened by the news of John passing. I met him years ago when I was 21. We hung out with a few friends a couple of times and lost contact for a while. I later found out that he worked at Buehlers and then at Save-A-Lot. When stopping in at these locations I would make it a point to look for him, if just to say hello. He was always pleasant to talk to and had a great attitude about life. I will miss that of him and I’m sure he will be missed by many.
I just learned of John’s passing! We reconnected briefly, at the end of June! John was an amazing individual, who had a comical soul! Our Buehler connection, was similar to others. John will be missed dearly!!!
John always had a smile and a great laugh!