Reverend John A. Valley

November 13, 1934 - September 26, 2020

Reverend John A. Valley, age 85, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby. He was born on November 13, 1934, in Akron, OH. He attended St. Martha’s grade school in Akron and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1952. In 1960, John graduated from St. Mary’s Seminary. Father Valley was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1960. His first four years were spent at St. Sebastian Parish in Akron, then he spent 25 years at Borromeo as a psychology and history professor, academic dean, bookstore moderator, and football and basketball coach. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan after receiving his Doctorate in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 1975. He also held Ph.D.s in International Finance and Theology. Survivors include his cousin, Jon Emery. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Charlene Valley. Vesper service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060. Visitation to follow from 4-8 p.m. at the church. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged at all publicly attended events. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020, at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, OH 44060. Please meet at the church. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged at all publicly attended events. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Northfield, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the organization of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolence at www.brunners.com