John (Jack) Leo McCabe, 84, of Bechtelsville, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, he was one of three sons of Leo McCabe and Jeanette T. (Rupnik) McCabe Boutilier, and his late step-father Robert D. Boutilier.

He graduated from Milton Hershey School and earned a full scholarship to East Stroudsburg State Teachers College (now East Stroudsburg University). Upon graduating, he accepted a job as English teacher with the Boyertown School District. His entire teaching career was spent with the Boyertown District; in the community he loved. He was a passionate and prolific vegetable gardener, and shared the fruits of his labor with everyone - family, friends, neighbors, nursing homes, churches, businesses.

John is survived by his half-sister Jane D. Roberts of Lansdowne, PA and his nephew Robert Hettel of Linwood, Washington.

In lieu of funeral services, per John’s preference, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled.

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Mr. McCabe was one of the reasons I enjoyed my English classes so much at Jr. High West. My condolences to his family in this time of loss.

~ Rebecca (Brown) Pipino
1/11/2026 12:34:25 PM

my deepest condolences. He was a great man and teacher

~ Phil Haddad Boyertown, Pa 19512, pa
1/10/2026 12:23:35 PM

I'm so sorry, and it was a shock to hear. John was a very sweet man and loved serving him at Saville's for years.

My sincere condolences.
Sorry I missed service . Was just returning from overseas trip

~ Gwen kemp douglassville, pa
1/7/2026 10:59:34 AM