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1942
2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Briar, 82, of Palm Coast, Florida on February 7, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
John was born in Bristol, PA. to the late Harry and Catherine Briar. He is preceded in death by 14 siblings: brothers, Harry, Joseph, George, Wentzel, Robert and Matthew and sisters, Anna Triesenburg, Teresa Engleman, Leona O’Neil, Mary Crawford, Dorothy Oser, Phyllis Compton, Alice Wasielewski and Patricia Dera.
After high school (1960), John married the love of his life, Janet Hibbs. John was a self-employed tradesman, plumbing, construction, heavy machine operator. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and traveling and spent many years teaching square dancing through his Club JB Squares.
John and Janet retired to Palm Coast in 2013 from Phoenix, AZ. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and is survived by his loving wife Janet of 65 years, his daughters, Tamberly Briar and Kelly Davis (Toyge); his son, John Briar (Glenda); and sister, Betty Card (Richard); grandchildren, Martina Riley (Shawn) and Jonathan Gill (Lindsey); and great grandchildren, Connor & Zachary Riley. John will be missed by his dear family and friends.
A private family service will be held to honor John.
Memorial donations may be made in John’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family of Mr. Briar entrusted his arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations.
15 Entries
Linda Crawford
June 22, 2025
My favorite memories include all the summers at Penn Manor with Uncle John, Aunt Janet, Tammy, Johnny, and Kelly. Uncle John was always full of mischief. He took great pleasure in teasing my mom, his older sister. Too many times to count, I would hear Mom scream and then see her chasing Uncle John because he had dumped ice cubes down her swimsuit. Penn Manor and Uncle John meant lots of laughter!!!
Toyge Davis
February 17, 2025
Mr. John Briar,
My favorite father in-law. Could always manage to get a laugh from you and a story to go along with it. You will surely be missed. RIP
Valerie Williams
February 16, 2025
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you and John for adopting me and my family into yours.
Love you dearly

Hanging on the beach with dad in- law
Toyge Davis
February 15, 2025
Mr. John Briar,
My favorite after in-law. He always made me laugh and had a story about everything. You will surely be missed. In my prayers.

Hanging on the beach!
Toyge Davis
February 14, 2025
Mr. Briar,
You will surely be missed. My favorite Father in-law. Could always get a laugh from you. Love you Dad❤. RIP
Mike & Thelma Craghead
February 14, 2025
We will miss John's smile and sense of humor. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for Janet and the whole family.
Moriah Oser
February 14, 2025
My condolences to everyone ❤
Steve and Cyrilla Oser
February 14, 2025
So sorry. l miss all of our family reunions. We have always had a blast. no one can actually comprehend how many first cousins we actually have.
Kathi McCarron
February 13, 2025
My condolences go out to Janet, Kelly, siblings, grandchildren, great grand children, and the extended family. May all the pleasant memories, and lessons learned, fill the vacancy in your heart when a loved one leaves our planet and enters God's heaven everywhere.
Chelsea Griffin
February 13, 2025
Papa John will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you both for loving me always. My heart is hurting for you, Janet. Love you.



Kelly Davis
February 13, 2025
At the blueness of skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” “It doesn't matter who my father was; It matters who I remember he was.”
You're my anchor, my inspiration, and my guiding light. I love you more than words can express. In this moment, in every moment, you are and always will be my hero, role model and everything.
I can never say goodbye, just see you somewhere down the road! ❤❤
Elizabeth (Betty) Card
February 13, 2025
He will be in my memory for the rest of my life. As children we were playmates, as adults long distance friends but forever brother and sister. I am so grateful for the many times we were able to be together with John and Janet, and will cherish the many memories of the fun times with them. We were not just brother and sister but friends forever.
Janis Gunberg
February 12, 2025
Janet, such a lovely synopsis of John’s life! So many things I didn’t know. Square dancing among them. My prayers are with you and your family
Wanda Rivera
February 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Thanks for being so special with our fur babies. Like you said, they were your dogs while I took care of them. thanks for being the best neighbor ever!!. Our condolences goes to Janet and loved ones! rest in peace!
Jennifer Blaine
February 12, 2025
Dear Aunt Janet, Tammy, Johnny & Kelly I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many fun memories of the times in Bensalem! Square dancing, Penn Warner Lake and dinner at Grammy Hibbs house. Praying the Lord brings you comfort. Sending love and prayers
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