John N. Jarvis; 84; of Forward Twp. died Tuesday; January 1; 2008 in Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. A son of the late Milton and Ethel Hunter Jarvis; he was born in Forward Twp. on June 30; 1923. John was a lifelong resident of Forward Twp.; worked at the former Donora Works and retired from the former National Tube Works of U.S. Steel in Christy Park where he was a machinist. He also served four years in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Survivors include his wife; Alma Goettel Jarvis; whom he married in 1947; one daughter and son-in-law; Karen and Mark Frederick of Belle Vernon; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Thomas Jarvis and John N. and Rhonda Jarvis; all of Forward Twp.; one sister; Lillian Kline of Pittsburgh; two brothers; Thomas Jarvis of Addison and Milton Jarvis of Forward Twp.; seven grandchildren; Thomas Jarvis; Milton Thomas Jarvis; both of Charleroi; Billie Jo Jarvis of Pittsburgh; John Jarvis of Forward Twp.; Ray Frederick of Belle Vernon; Pat Frederick of Monessen and Mike Frederick of Belle Vernon and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Vera Slowaitis; one brother; Kenneth Jarvis and one daughter-in-law; Margaret Jarvis. There will be no public visitation or services. The Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc.; 700 Broad Ave; Belle Vernon; (724-929-5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com handled arrangements. If friends wish; memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice; 2500 Mosside Blvd; Monroeville; PA 15146