John E. Enders, Ph.D.

John E. Enders, Ph.D., age 75, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, February 19, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Filiere Enders.

John enjoyed a long and successful career in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, first as a corporate executive and later as an independent consultant. He was founder and Chief Executive of TechManage Associates and the Center for Educational & Career Advancement. He also served as a Vice President of Delmont Laboratories, Swarthmore, until his retirement in 2013. A respected adviser and consultant, John assisted new and developing companies with regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and business development challenges.

John was Executive Director of the Bioprocessing Resource Center at Penn State for several years, directing business and research services for firms throughout the Commonwealth. He was on the Biology faculty of Keystone College, later serving as Dean of Student Affairs. He also taught business and science courses at other local colleges.

He served on the boards of the Biotechnology Council of Bucks County, the PA Biotechnology Association, NEPA Technology Council, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council of NEPA, and on the Dalton Borough Council. An active member of The Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn, John was a member of its Vestry and served terms as Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Clerk and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Scranton Canoe Club and a 30+-year member of Clemo Hunting & Fishing Club, Cherry Ridge.

Son of the late Burdell and Wanda Allgyre Enders, John was raised on his family's farm near Attica, Ohio. He earned B.S. and M. S. degrees in Biology from Bowling Green State University. He held a Ph.D. in Zoology from Michigan State University and an M.B. A. from the University of Scranton. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

John was known as an avid outdoorsman and keen observer of the natural world. His extraordinary first-hand "reports from the woods" combined meticulous scientific observation with hayseed humor. He'll be remembered as a devoted husband, father and brother, and as a fiercely loyal friend, a gifted teacher and mentor.

John is also survived by his children, Irena and Edward, and beloved granddaughter Isabell Cook, all of Dalton. Also surviving are sisters Mary (Thom) Veletean, Evelyn (Duane) Scherley, and Burdella Stuckert, all of Tiffon, OH; sisters-in-law Jeanne Juhos, Charleston, SC, and Cheryl Ridley, Whitesboro, NY; and many nieces and nephews who brought great joy to his life.

A sister-in-law, Talitha Camiscione, Findlay, OH, predeceased him.

A service celebrating John's life will be held on March 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn. Friends may call at the Church of the Epiphany Commons Room from 10:00 am until 11 am.

Burial will take place on Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. at Attica Venice Cemetery, Walnut Street and N. Seneca Street, Attica, OH. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am that day at Our Lady of Hope Church, 320 Stump Pike Rd, Attica, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dalton Fire Company, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, or The Church of the Epiphany.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.