John Thomas Weir

John Thomas Weir (73), of Greensburg, PA passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1950 to Paul and Dorothy Weir in West Homestead, PA. 

John was the beloved husband of Nancy (Zilner) Weir, whom he married in 1975. He is also survived by his three children, Carolyn Herman (Andrew) of Walpole, MA, John Bradley Weir (Sevan) of Hidden Valley, PA, Natalie Rice (David) of Wexford, PA; seven grandchildren, John (Jack), Luke, James, and Clare Herman and Logan, Jane, and Greta Rice; his father, Paul H. Weir II of West Homestead, PA; six siblings, Paul H. Weir III (Sally) of Bristol, OK, Jerry Weir (Shelley) of West Mifflin, PA, Kenneth Weir (Loretta) of Munhall, PA, Kathy Carnegie (Chris) of Jefferson Hills, PA, Lawrence Weir (Joan) of Independence, OH, David Weir (Christine) of West Homestead, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Weir.

As a devout Catholic, John was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensburg, PA. He served his parish community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society and homebound Eucharistic ministry. John was also the president of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. 

Professionally, John was an educator, business leader, and entrepreneur. After graduating with highest honors from Saint Vincent College in 1972, he began teaching psychology at Mount Pleasant Area High School. While a teacher, John was invited to take his class to Washington, D.C. That trip changed his life, leading John and Nancy to resign from teaching to begin their own educational tour company. In 1980, they opened Scholastica Travel Inc., and over the last 43 years, the company has impacted the lives of over a million students through educational travel. In 2017, John was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Saint Vincent College.

Additionally, John was a talented athlete and coach. As a student at Bishop Boyle High School, he excelled at football and baseball, and played for the elite Little Pirates team. John continued his football success as quarterback for the Saint Vincent College Bearcats. He went on to coach high school football and baseball. John loved spending time outdoors fishing, skiing, and hunting. He also enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, basketball, bowling, running, and watching all sports, especially the Pittsburgh teams.

John’s greatest accomplishment was his commitment to family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father, a caring son and brother, and a dedicated friend. John found the most joy being “pappy” to his seven grandchildren and companion granddog. He had a kind and gentle spirit, always offering a listening ear, a comforting word, and wise advice. To know John Weir was to feel supported and loved. 

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate John’s life on Wednesday, December 13 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc., 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020.  John’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1011 Mount Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. Everyone please go directly to the Church. Entombment will be private in Mary, Mother of Mercy Mausoleum at St. Vincent, Latrobe. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John T. Weir to Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.

John’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg.  For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.