John P. Graycar

John P. Graycar, of Freeport, died at Assisted Living at Rosebrook on October 10, 2026. John was born on January 31, 1947 in Natrona Heights to John A. and Margaret R. (Chizmar) Graycar.

John graduated from St. Josephs High School Class of 1964. He went on to study Biology at Wheeling Jesuit College, graduating with a Bachelors degree. John spent his early professional years working in lab environments and continuing with teaching both biology and chemistry. He eventually followed in his father’s criminal justice footsteps and became an Allegheny County Probation Officer. His career as a Probation Officer spanned over 30 years with both Allegheny County and school-based probation with Highlands School District. John also greatly valued his firefighting service with both Summit and Citizens Hose Companies. He enjoyed hunting season, traveling, watching Penn State and Highlands football, and spending time family, friends and all his dear Shelties over the years – Prince, Casey and Mickey. John was an avid model train collector with a love for the true American Flyer heritage.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith (Cherom) Graycar, daughter Michelle (Graycar) Cowan, grandson Alex Cowan, and sister Marye (Peggy) Graycar.

John is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa (Graycar) Arasin.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where a parting prayer service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church with his pastor the Rev. John B. Lendvai as celebrant.  Entombment will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township.  To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.