John L. Sokol, Jr., 85, of Uniontown, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV. He was born Jan. 5, 1939, in New Kensington, the son of the late John S. Sr. and Louise (Napierkowski) Sokol. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Sokol. John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia (Frenchik) Sokol; children, Diane Waters (Dale) of Streetsboro OH, Chris Sokol of Uniontown, and Jennifer Brach (Paul) of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, who called him 'Pop Pop', Samantha, Mason, Jacob, Courtney, Marilyn, and John Paul; and great-grandson, Elliott. Visits from his grandchildren and great-grandson were the joy of his life. He was the Executive Director for the PA Turnpike and worked as a PennDOT 12th District Engineer. John was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Knights of Columbus, American Society of Civil Engineers, PA Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Directors for the International Bridge, Turnpike and Tunnel Association, and Chairman of the Committee Development of EZ Pass. He was an avid baseball fan and a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates supporter. Friends and family will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, on Sunday March 17 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., and on Monday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m., when prayers of transfer will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. John's R.C. Church. To honor John's memory, please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.