John William Wiant, age 81 of Clarion, died Apr. 25, 2025 at the Clarion Health Care.

John was born 15 August 1945 in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert W. Wiant Sr and Eleanor (June) Davis Wiant. Attending Clarion High School, he graduated in 1961. John then attended culinary school, meeting his future wife there. John Married Darlene Fay Haines in Sunbury, Pa. on 5 June 1965, she preceded him in death on May 28, 2010.

John was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, Clarion, Pa in 1945, rejoining the congregation after he moved back to Clarion after Darlene's death in 2010.

In 1965 John worked as manager of the luncheonette at Colonial Fair, Shamokin Dam and later was a bread moulder for Butter Krust Baking Co, Inc. for thirty-two years, also working for Holsum Bakery while living in Sunbury. After his retirement, John worked as a crossing guard and at the post office in that area.

He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining young and old during the holidays, serving as Clarion Mall's Santa as well as appearing at private events. Knowing that Santa Claus needed help to reach out to all of the kids at Christmas time, John volunteered to be one of Santa's special helpers, a task he dearly loved.

John is survived by his three children: Wayne Allen Wiant of New Jersey; Brian Keith Wiant of Muncy, Pa; and Melissa June Wiant of Clarion, Pa. A sister, Joan W. Pletcher of Clarion, and a brother Paul Wiant of Lompoc, Ca also surviving him. John's parents, brothers, Robert, Richard, James, David and Art, and two sisters Betty and an infant sister preceded him in death.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 10th at the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson officiating.

Interment will take place in the Clarion Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.