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KENT -- John W. Bane, 69, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at his residence.
Though John lived in numerous areas of the country, from Maui, Hawaii, to Bucks County, Pa., he spent most of his life in Northeast Ohio communities.
John was interested in the arts. He both wrote and acted in theater productions from Grove City College (Pa.) to the Maui Community Players. He performed in musicals throughout Germany during his enlistment in the Army. John was a newsreader on the staff at radio station KNUI (550 AM) in Maui. John was always ready for a deep discussion on film and literature.
John graduated in 1974 from Howland High School and attended classes at several institutions of higher learning. Some of John's fondest memories were growing up in Warren during the heyday of the 1960s. He often spoke of how much he appreciated the sacrifices his parents made for him, which enabled him to have an idyllic childhood, including all the good times at the cottage on Conneaut Lake.
Most of John's professional life was in the food service industry at restaurants from Hawaii to Texas and from Warren to Lambertville, New Jersey. He also worked for a while in the title insurance business.
John was active as an elder at New Horizons Christian Church, a member of the praise team, and through his ministry, was seen greeting people at the sanctuary door.
At one time, John was married to a Playboy Playmate of the Month, a fact he was always proud to share.
John was preceded in death by his father, David Bane Sr., and mother, Fay D. Bane, as well as his niece, Natalie.
He is survived by his twin brother, Jim (Holly); his brother, Dave; and nephews, Noah, Evan (Darley), Jacob (Heather) and Joshua.
Memorials may be given in honor of John to the "If Not Now, When?" fund at New Horizons Christian Church.
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