John W.

Mulno

John W. "Grumpy" Mulno, 73, of Canton, passed away on November 13, 2026, at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family. John Wallace was born in Corning, New York, on March 7, 1953, to the late John D. Mulno and Marion (Tillotson) Mulno.

John attended Canton Junior-Senior High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army for more than seven years. Following his military service, he worked at several area factories before returning to Swayze Folding Box Company. He later worked at Canton Manufacturing until his retirement.

After retirement, John, together with his wife and son, founded S&J Woodcrafts. For more than 15 years, they created handcrafted wood products for homes and families. Woodworking was one of John's greatest passions, and he found tremendous satisfaction in designing unique pieces and seeing customers return year after year to enjoy his craftsmanship.

An avid hunter and fisherman, John loved spending time outdoors. He was a longtime member of St. Michael's Parish in Canton and dedicated many years of service to his church and community. He helped reestablish Knights of Columbus Council 5517 at St. Michael's and served as Grand Knight for eight years. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight with Assembly 979 of Towanda. John will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his faith, his strong work ethic, and his willingness to help others. Whether he was serving his community, spending time in the outdoors, or crafting something beautiful in his workshop, John approached life with dedication and pride.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sharon Chagnon Mulno; his children, Shawn “Melvin” Route, Christopher Mulno, and Victoria (Kevin) Johnson; his grandchildren, Jessica (Jay) Druss, Charity (Derrick) Fassett, Alexandra Route, Melvin Route Jr., Jonathan Booker, Allura Booker, and Cassandra Johnson; five great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, James Mulno, and his grandson, Edward Mulno.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 106 N. Washington Street, Canton, PA 17724. Burial in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery will be private and held at a later date. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Mulno’s name may be directed to the Knights of Columbus Council 5517, 106 N. Washington Street, Canton, PA 17724. Memories of John and condolences to his family may be shared by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com.