Obituary: Lutron's McKiernan passes at 79

John McKiernan, former leader of Lutron, passed away Monday.

John F. McKiernan, 79, Lutron’s vice chairman of the board, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21. According to the obituary published in Pennsylvania’s Morning Call newspaper, he died peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with myleofibrosis. Details

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