John Emory Sourbeer, 75, of North Huntingdon, Pa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ suddenly on Thursday, January 1, 2026. John was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 26, 1950, the eldest child of the late Robert Herman and Mary Eleanor (Henderson) Sourbeer. Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathleen (Garofolo) Sourbeer. Loving father of Katie (Ben) Barch and soon to be Pop Pop to a grandson.
John is also survived by his sister Becky (Ronn) Wade, brother Reed (Karen) Sourbeer and sister-in-law, Janice (Jim) Polidora. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Emmie (Carl) Taylor, Sarah (TJ) Harston, Justin Polidora, Ryan (Roslyn) Polidora, Josh (Blayr) Sourbeer, and Jess Sourbeer.
He was a 1969 graduate of Upper St. Clair and 1973 graduate of Alderson Broaddus College. John has been retired from the Department of Energy site in South Park Township as the Safety and Security Manager with 30 years of service. As a youth he played for the Beadling Soccer Club and was part of his college team. He was president of his college fraternity TKE and the student government. He still considered his childhood friends from Upper Road as some of his dearest friends. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, target shooting, reloading, watching westerns and soccer, going to hunting camp, RVing, going out to eat, coaching the Norwin Soccer Club, playing soccer into his 50’s and lately watching the news. He was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church attending Bible Class, services, being a trustee and on occasion an usher. John was a member of the McKeesport Sportsman’s Club.
Visitation will be from 9:30am to 10am, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, 400 Barclay Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (Forest Hills). A Memorial Service will be held at 10am at the church. Inurnment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. Everyone is invited to a luncheon at the church afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donating to the Endowment Fund of Christ Lutheran Church, the American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.