Harold A. "Ty" St. John

Harold A. "Ty" St. John, 66, of Scipio Center, passed away on May 7, 2025 at Auburn Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Ty was born on November 11, 1958 in Auburn, a son of the late Harold C. and Joyce (Sherlock) St. John. He was a graduate of Moravia Central School and had resided most of his life in southern Cayuga County, after spending several years in the Adirondacks.

Ty owned St. John Memorials, having learned all aspects of the memorial monument trade from his grandfather, Howard St.John, who started the business in Moravia in 1929. Ty proudly carried forward the third generation of the business, now located both in Scipio Center and Cortland. He had also operated Ty's Custom Cuts for over a decade.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, trapping and fishing throughout his life, and spent countless hours on his motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Doreen (Stockmyer) St. John; his children: Scott St. John, Stephen St. John, and Brandi St. John-Young (Dustin); grandchildren: Leetta, Tristan, and Sarah; brothers Corey, Brian, & Dennis St. John, Jody, Jay, & Ronnie Thurston and Peiter Clum; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, May 12 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 10117 State Route 90, Genoa. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13 at Evergreen Cemetery, Scipioville.

 Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Southern Cayuga Instant Aid Ambulance, St. Judes, or Country Acres Animal Shelter in Homer. Online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com .