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ROCHESTER, Pa. (AP) - John Warhola, the older brother who helped raise pop art icon Andy Warhol and later helped establish the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, has died.

Warhola's son, Donald, says his father died on Christmas Eve after battling pneumonia in a Pittsburgh hospital. He was 85.

Warhola was one of three founding members of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and was its vice president for 20 years. The foundation established the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

After their father died in 1942, John Warhola was tasked with raising his younger brother, Andy, and making sure he attended college. Andy Warhol - whose given name was Andy Warhola - died at 58 in 1987 after complications from gall bladder surgery.

Warhola's funeral is Wednesday, and he'll be buried in a family plot at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Bethel Park.


Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
Published by The Gazette on Dec. 27, 2010.

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Anetta Jedlickova

July 10, 2012

Still now, please accept my deepest condolences. John, as well as his brothers and parents, will never be forgotten in our hearts. Thank you, John, for taking on the responsibility of taking care of Andy and his lifework. You all will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Anetta, your distant relative

December 30, 2010

Paul, my prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow and always. From your old pal Dorothy (DODO) from the shop and save.

JODI RIESMEYER

December 30, 2010

JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN AND WILL BE MISSED. HIS KINDNESS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.MY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.

Ingrid Bosnovic

December 30, 2010

Warhola family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Ingrid with family from Slovakia (village MIkova).

Ingrid Bošnovicová

December 30, 2010

Family Warhola,
Please, accept my deepest condolences.
Ingrid with family from Slovakia (village Miková).

Rose Ann Vargo Withers

December 29, 2010

Very sorry to hear about Mr Warhola I remember him from Ingham st.

Jackie Ripple(Dancisin)

December 29, 2010

Please accept my deepest condolences. Aunt Marge and Uncle John were my Godparents. I moved to Florida when I was young so I did not get to see them much. They will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Jackie Ripple(Vero Beach, FL)

Andrea Winston

December 29, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you at this time. Painter-Andrea Winston -Lewin, Mt. Zion IL.

Shirley Griffin

December 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.

Masaryk Joseph

December 28, 2010

I saw Mr. Warhola on several documentaries about Andy Warhol. He impressed me as a very decent person.

"Andy was different," said John Warhola.

Domenic Marasco

December 28, 2010

Warhola Family, I am sorry for your loss. John was a great person to know. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Domenic Marasco ( sears wharehouse)

December 28, 2010

To see that Mr. Warhola took on the responsibility of raising his 13 year old brother at only 17 himself is truly something to be noted. He brings to light the scripture at 1Timothy 5:8 which hightlights the responsibility of taking care of your family. We have all benefitted from the amazing results of that care.

Sincerely,
P. Nesbitt

John Crowder

December 28, 2010

Please accept my deepest condolonces.

R Golay

December 28, 2010

To the the family of John Warhola- May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that John will be missed by many.

JoAnne Turner

December 27, 2010

RIP Mr Warhola I remember Andy's art work as a kid and thought it was different from anything i had ever seen before. You have now joined that club in the sky. Enjoy.

L. Renford

December 27, 2010

John Warhola supported his brother's genius in life and ensured his legacy afterawards. How many of us would have been fortunate to have a brother like John. RIP
DR

Marilynn

December 27, 2010

Please accept my deepest condolonces. It is so good that Mr. Warhola had the opportunity to live to be 85 years old. Because the scriptures say that our days are 70 and if by special mightiness they are 80. - Psalm 90:10. I am sure that you have so many fond memories that will comfort you and bring you joy.

Tony & Lynn Pantelis

December 27, 2010

Our condolences and best wishes to your family.....

December 27, 2010

Mark,Donald, Jeff and family.

We were very sorry to hear of your father's passing. We will request a Divine Liturgy at St. Andrew's Church in his memory. May God grant your father peaceful repose and eternal memory. Carol & Mike Sedon

Debra Santillo

December 27, 2010

Jeff & family
I am sorry to hear the passing of your farther. I know he will be missed. I also will miss him and our little talks that we had. If you need anything please let me know.
Debra Santillo

Peg Solonika

December 26, 2010

Sorry to read this news. I hope all the family is well, my condolences. -- Peg

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