John Albert Hetrick, 81, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at home. Born on September 7, 1945 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Orlando W. and Margaret E. Schmale Hetrick.

John graduated from Northern High School, Class of 1963. He had 38 years of service at Luke Paper Mill, retiring as Supervisor in the Maintenance Department. He also retired with 20 years service with Company "C" 121st Engineer Battalion Army National Guard.

He was a faithful member of Oak Park Church of the Brethren, serving on the Church Board as Chairman of the Building Committee for many years. He was also a former member of Oakland Rotary Club and Masonic Lodge of Oakland. After his retirement, he and Faye enjoyed traveling, including one cross country drive to California and several cruises to Alaska, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. John enjoyed golfing, playing for many years after retirement with Charlie's Angels Men's League. He loved planting and tending his garden and maintaining his yard, woodworking, and puttering in his shop. He was often called upon to fix everything from equipment and tools to a grandchild's broken toy.

He is survived by his wife, Faye (Green) Bittinger Hetrick; two sons, John D. Hetrick and wife Anita and Todd C. Hetrick and wife Mandi, both of Oakland; two stepsons, Mike Bittinger and wife Rebecca, of Oakland and Steve Bittinger and wife Monica, of Clearbrook, VA; four grandchildren, Cullen, Sara, Bryce, and Airlyn Hetrick; four step grandchildren, Dominic and wife Briella, Rylan, Brennen, and Callie Bittinger; and a brother, Robert Hetrick and wife Kathy of Middletown, MD.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila J. Reams Hetrick, in March 2001, a brother, Gary Hetrick, and sister in law, Jerry Hetrick.

Friends will be received at the Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Home, P.A. - Oakland Chapel on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 3 to 6 PM. A Fire Department Detail by the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department will take place at 3:15 PM. A Masonic Service will be held at 6 PM. A funeral service will be held in the Oak Park Church of the Brethren on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11 AM with Pastor Carl Fike officiating. Interment, with military honors accorded by the combined honor guard of the American Legion Post #71 and the Deer Park VFW Post #10077, will be held in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD or Cindy's Fund, PO Box 182, Oakland, MD.

The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Hetrick family.