John Coburn Pardee, 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late John C. Pardee and Lucile O. Pardee. A 1964 Boardman High School graduate, he attended Ohio State University and graduated from Youngstown State University.

John worked in accounting and stock brokerage for many years, beginning at Republic Steel and later LPL Financial, and most recently at a regional health nonprofit.

Love of God and country, and service to his fellow man, were guiding principles in John's life. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving first in the submarine corps and later stationed in Japan.

John was an avid fan of many sports, but golf was most interwoven with his life. He worked as a boy at Pardee's Golf Shop and played in tournaments with his parents. He traveled to visit courses and volunteer at major championships. He was recognized by the PGA for two holes-in-one at Mill Creek Park — feats somehow anticipated by his hanging of two Sis Soller paintings of those specific holes on his home's walls. Most recently, John served as treasurer of the Mill Creek Senior Men's Golf League, enjoying the camaraderie of his fellow golfers.

John also enjoyed Chautauqua Institution, where his family maintained a summer cottage on the lake, Boardman High School reunions, and the faithful inspiration he found at St. Christine's Church.

He is survived by his sister, Suzanne Pardee Mokhiber of Pittsford, NY; nephew James Pardee Mokhiber (Erin) of New Orleans, LA; niece Martha Pardee Carlson (Ed) of Washingtonville, NY; nephew Robert John Pardee (Jamie) of Johnstown, OH; nephew James Ross Pardee of Rochester, NY; and their families.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister Patricia H. Pardee of Youngstown; brother Pierre James Pardee of Pittsford, NY; and grandparents James G. and Edna L. Pardee of Youngstown and Fred H. and Charlotte S. Ottman of Chicago, IL.

Family and friends may call Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4-7pm and Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:30-10:30am at Edward J. Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market Street, Boardman, OH, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am at St. Mary Magdalene Parish, St. Christine's Church, 3165 S. Schenley Avenue, Youngstown, OH.

A private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Christine's Church or SandyHookPromise.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.