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 byHerbert Zearfoss
Succeeded byBob Flick
Personal details
Born(1942-12-15)December 15, 1942
Darby, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 6, 1990(1990-06-06) (aged 47)
San Diego, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Anna Lou Kesselman
Alma materVillanova 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. John moved to San Diego, California. where he began many small businesses. He never returned to his passion of public service prior to his death from colon cancer. He left behind 2 daughters: Jennifer (1973) and Jaclyn (1979–2009).[6]

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