John M. Salvage

John M. Salvage, 62 of Auburn passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Tuesday, April 7,2026, surrounded by his loving family.

  He was a lifelong resident of the area , the son of the late Carl and Donna (Burgette) Salvage. John had been employed for many years as a corrections officer, mostly at Butler Correctional Facility. He was an avid outdoorsman,  and especially loved to hunt , either outside or on XBox. He also enjoyed  watching NASCAR , with his favorite driver being  Jeff Gordon . His favorite hobby was tending to his yard , which was always taken care of in the most meticulous manner.  John was a very loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend . He cherished his friends and especially his inner core of closest friends that were like brothers to him . He will be greatly missed and forever held tightly in the hearts of those he touched !

  He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Amber ( Crane) Salvage, son Nicholas ( Jodi) Salvage, two granddaughters Maggie, Ellie, two brothers George and Mark Salvage,  mother-in-law Joan (Kufhta) Crane (David Stilphen),  two brothers-in-law Darin  (Laura) Crane, Tyler (Shelia) Crane, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends,  his beloved canine friend, Savior and two very  special women that were like family to him , Jennifer Cunningham and Melissa McCormick.

 In addition to his parents , John was also predeceased by his father-in-law Harold Crane Jr., and beloved canine friends, Spanky, Tigger and Thumper.

Calling hours are this Thursday, April 16th  from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Services will immediately follow at 5:30 pm in the funeral home.

  In lieu of flowers , please kindly consider a donation in his memory to the National Wildlife Federation, the V.A. Or a charity of ones choice.

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