John D. McQuate, 82, of Exeter Twp., PA passed away on September 23, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of the late Gordon and Marion (Hornberger) McQuate. He was the loving husband for 57 years of marriage of Donna (Reider) McQuate.
John worked as a mechanical engineer for the former STV Group, now Sanders & Thomas Group. He enjoyed reading and working with his hands. He loved woodworking and crafting with his wife, Donna. He was a man of many talents.
Surviving John, along with his wife, Donna are: son: Aaron L. McQuate of Exeter Twp., PA; 3 brothers: Patrick McQuate, husband of Trish of Havre de Grace, MD, Christopher McQuate, husband of Beth of Hiram, GA, Richard McQuate, husband of Fran of Jenkintown, PA; and sister: Rosemary McQuate, wife of Allen Steinmetz of Perkasie, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son: Seth Andrew McQuate.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s UCC, 300 W. 1st St. Birdsboro, PA 19508 on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 114 Bird St. Birdsboro, PA 19508 or St. Paul’s UCC at the above address.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.
