John G. Neibel

BROCKPORT – John G. Neibel, age 89, passed away March 28, 2025 at his home. He was born May 10, 1935, in Franklin County, IL, a son of the late Andrew and Frances (Roberts) Neibel.

John had retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester where he worked for many years. He was a member of Golden Heights Church. He was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others in need, working on cars, yodeling, fishing, hunting, and wood working.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Elizabeth Neibel and Geraldine (Lloyd) Williams; brothers, Albert (Nancy) Neibel, Joseph (Charlene) Neibel and Clifford (Eleanor) Cedar.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Brenda (Gerald, Jr.) Kelley; sons, Michael (Rebecca) Neibel and Brian Neibel Sulimowicz; step-daughter, Heidi (Gary) Metz; step-son, Eric Forst; grandchildren, Keith (Michelle) Topham, Andrew Ruggles, Steven (Gina) Ruggles, Bridget Neibel, Michael Neibel and Stephanie (Nathan) Vangilder; step-grandchildren, Noah Winslow and Alex (Morgan) Winslow; special nephew, Danny Williams; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Rte. 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Tuesday, April 1st from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. where his funeral service will be held immediately following at 8 p.m. Interment will be held Wednesday at 1:30pm in N. Byron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

To share a special memory of John, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.