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John L. Armstrong, 82, of Carrollton, formerly of Attica, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Carroll Healthcare Center in Carrollton. Born in West Mansfield May 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul and Catherine (Bollinger) Armstrong.
He graduated from West Mansfield High School in 1962. John was a member of Ebeneezer United Methodist Church in Tiffin, and enjoyed outdoor sports including golfing, fishing, hunting, church league softball and also dartball. He was an avid fan of Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds.
His greatest joy came from his close interaction with his family members. He is survived by his daughters, Leisa (Sam) Arnold of Delroy and Kim (Steve) Skeel of Norwalk; grandchildren, Amber Hochstetler, Matthew (Julie) Hochstetler, and Emily Skeel; great-grandchildren, Payton and Blakely Hostetler; and brother, Donald (Linda) Armstrong of Bellefountaine.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Armstrong and James Armstrong; sister, Carol DeVaughn; and grandson Joshua R. Hochstetler.
Services for John will be at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (One hour prior to service) Saturday.
Contributions in John's memory may be made to Unified Fire Search and Rescue K-9 Unit at unifiedfiresar.org/donate. Smith-Varns Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.
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