John Heckel May, 82, formerly of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.

He is the beloved son of the late William Zoller May and Mildred Ruth Heckel May; and the brother of the late William Z. May Jr.

John enjoyed his retirement years at his lake home in Bracebridge. He will be remembered as a wonderful uncle, cousin and dear friend to many.

MAY — Friends of John Heckel May, who died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Simons Funeral Home, 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, where a funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday.For more information, visit www.simonsfuneralhome.com.