John Vore

John Vore, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at IU Health Jay in Portland. 

John was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Luther and Wanda (Younger) Vore. He graduated from Portland High School in 1967 and earned an associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. 

John dedicated a significant portion of his professional life to Borg Warner in Muncie, where he served as an electrician and maintenance supervisor. 

In addition to his professional achievements, John had a variety of personal interests that brought him joy throughout his life. He was an avid collector of marbles, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, found pleasure in trap shooting, wood working, softball and bowling, and enjoyed his cats.

He married Joetta Hartzell on May 20, 1967. 

Survivors include:

His wife — Joetta Vore, Portland, Indiana 

His son — Mark Alan Vore (wife: Bobbi), Redkey, Indiana 

His siblings — Tim Day (wife: Joy), Cleveland, Tennessee, and Virginia Crump (husband: Daniel), Hartford City, Indiana 

Two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Tom Vore, Clarence Vore and Ervin Vore; and a sister, Mary Lou Bowlan.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be directed to Cat Tales in Portland. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.