| John Alden | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 167th |
| Term Start: | January 2, 1979 |
| Term End: | November 30, 1982 |
| Predecessor: | Herbert Zearfoss |
| Successor: | Bob Flick |
| Birth Date: | 15 December 1942 |
| Birth Place: | Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Place: | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Villanova University |
| Spouse: | Anna Lou Kesselman |
John Clifton Alden (December 15, 1942 – June 6, 1990) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Alden was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1942.[2]
Alden served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from January 2, 1979 to November 30, 1982.[3] He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania.[2]
In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, fourteen-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office; her death was later ruled a suicide.[4] Her death was ultimately ruled accidental.[5] He did not seek re-election to the House that year,[6] 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 on June 6, 1990. He was survived by two daughters: Jennifer (1973) and Jaclyn (1979–2009).[7]