John L. Bancroft, age 95, of Suffield, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012. Loving husband of the late Virginia Bancroft and devoted father of Brian (Barbara) Bancroft of McMurray, PA and Kathy Cramer of Suffield: and proud grandfather of Beth (Steve) Stonehouse, J.B. Bancroft, Chris Vartenuk and Gina Vartenuk; and four great grand children. John is survived by brother Lee (Eva) BanDrosky of Rootstown and is predeceased by brother Mike and sisters Mary, Ann, Sophia and Olga.
His career was in commercial construction in which he started as a carpenter with the Weinstein Construction Co. of Akron and rose to the position of General Superintendent. He deeply loved his wife and family, was brilliant in all aspects of construction, was a loyal and helpful friend, and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive Green, OH 44685. Professional services have been entrusted to Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent.