John R. Irwin

John Irwin, age 74, Carlisle, PA, died suddenly on October 30, 2026, from a heart attack, after surviving and beating esophageal cancer this year. 

John was born on February 6, 1952, in Junction City, Kansas, He loved and was loved by his surviving wife of 49 1/2 years Cathy Irwin, his two children: Kati Irwin and Joe Irwin, and his three dogs: Rocky, Coco, and Danny. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Jahnke (Junction City, Kansas), sister-in-law Rebecca Osterman (Union, New Jersey), numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph James ‘Doc’ Irwin and Kathern Irwin and his older brothers Edward ‘Skip’ Irwin and Earl ‘Sandy’ Irwin. Throughout his career, he worked in pest control, but he will be remembered by those who knew him for his commitment to family, friends, and his dogs; his wanting to provide all he could for his family and his love for fishing, watching Kansas basketball, and taking care of his home.

Visitation will be held at Hoffman Funeral Home, 2020 W. Trindle Rd in Carlisle, PA on Saturday, November 7, 2026, between 1 and 3 PM with a later service at a to be determined date in Kansas. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to United Cerebral Palsy, 55 Utley Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or CPARC, 71 Ashland Ave. Carlisle PA 17013, these are two organizations that help individuals of all ages with special needs.