John Alden (politician)
John Clifton Alden (December 15, 1942 – June 6, 1990) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1] He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania.[2]
John Alden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 167th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Zearfoss |
| Succeeded by | Bob Flick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1942 Darby, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 6, 1990 (aged 47) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Lou Kesselman |
| Alma mater | Villanova University |
In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, 14-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office, later ruled a suicide.[3] Her death was ultimately ruled accidental.[4] He did not seek re-election to the House that year,[5] and was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Flick. Alden moved to San Diego, California. where he began many small businesses. He never returned to public service prior to his death from colon cancer. He was survived by two daughters: Jennifer (1973) and Jaclyn (1979–2009).[6]
References
- Cox, Harold. "House Members A". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- The Pennsylvania Manual. 1981. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- The Pittsburgh Press
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- "Jaclyn Teresa Alden Obituary: View Jaclyn Alden's Obituary by Los Angeles Times". legacy.com. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
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