John Aster Marshmon

John Aster Marshmon died peacefully on September 19th, 2026, in Rochester, New York. John was born June 22, 1932, in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina to Henry and Gertrude Marshmon, and spent his childhood alongside his siblings, James and Jean on a farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography. John began working early, some of his first jobs include RJ Reynolds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he met his first wife, Doris Gwendolyn Marshmon (née Searcy).

John relocated to Newark, New Jersey in the mid-60s with his wife and children for more opportunities up north. He worked at several companies in New Jersey, General Motors, Dairy Pak, and he retired from American Cyanamid. While in Newark, he grew a deep appreciation for motorcycles, becoming a member of the East Coast Drifters motorcycle club, now known as the Newark Knights. He also became an avid bowler. Often competing in bowling competitions, which is how he met his second wife, Diane Marshmon (née Baulo) in the 1980s.

After the passing of his late wife Diane, John relocated to Rochester, New York in 2018, to be with his youngest son Timothy Marshmon and his family. 

John was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Gertrude Marshmon, his eldest son Donald Ray Marshmon, his grandson Donald Ray Marshmon jr, his sister Jean Marshmon, his first wife Doris Marshmon and his second wife Diane Marshmon. 

John is survived by his children, Gwendolyn (Frederick), John jr (Deliah), Timothy Marshmon (Tammy), stepdaughter Jessica (Phil) Rodriguez, his brother James Marshmon and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, God daughter and friends.

John will be remembered for his witty yet quiet demeanor and his heart of gold.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Elizabeth Center, 809 Pearl St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 on Friday October 2, 2026 at 10:30-12:30pm.

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