John James Gresko

John James Gresko, age 79, of Louisville, OH passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born August 29, 1946 in Akron, OH to John and Lucille Gresko. John graduated from Tallmadge High School and Akron University. He was a Navy Veteran. John was a 6th grade school teacher in Louisville City Schools for 38 years. During that time, he directed the 6th grade plays and coached basketball, volleyball and track. John was very proud to announce the Louisville Football games for 22 years. He was also very active in the Louisville Community Theater.

John is survived by his daughter, Christine Kerr; his son, John C. Gresko; a sister, Kathleen Hughes; two grandchildren, Allison Pollard and Andrew Kerr; four great-grandchildren, Canaan, Xavier, Alexander and Lucille.

Calling hours will be 4-6pm Wednesday evening (10/1) at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday. John will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Louisville, OH. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stierisraelfuneralhome.com

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