John W. Day, 68, of Prescott, Ariz., died Sunday at home.

Born in Connecticut, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the Wharton School of Business. He was employed with General Electric for 16 years in a number of advertising, sales promotion and technical writing assignments in Upstate New York and other areas. He retired in 1987.

Survivors: His wife of 34 years, Aija; a daughter, Susan D. Hildred of Fort Pierce, Fla.; a brother, Sam of Rocky Hill, Conn.

Services: A private service will be in Manlius. Memory Chapel, Prescott, Ariz., has arrangements.

Contributions: YRMC Hospice, Restricted Fund, Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312-6565.