John Andrew Dearing is celebrating his 100th birthday on October 18. He is pictured in 1945 when he graduated from Butler High School. ( Photo submitted) Looking Back: John A. Deering is celebrating his 100th birthday John Andrew Deering, born Oct. 18, 1926, to Catherine Elizabeth Conroy Deering and Joseph Francis Deering in Newark just... Columns 28 Sep 2026 | 03:37