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Dennis D. Marsh
Dennis D. Marsh, 62, of Northampton, died Saturday, June 26, 2010. Born in Northampton, he was son of the late Alvin C., Jr. and Patience J. (Sheckler) Marsh. Dennis worked as parts clerk for Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown, for over 30 years, retiring last year. Previously, he worked for the Penske Corp, former Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 Group, and Fernbrook Sportsware. Later, he worked parttime as bartender for the American Legion Post, Northampton. Dennis was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Northampton. He was a 1968 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. Dennis was an avid race fan, previously driving quarter midget cars, and then later assisting with Sprint Cars, Leindecker Team, He was a member of Triboro Sportmans Assn, Northampton School wrestling Club, and was an avid flea market enthusiast, and antique collector. Survivors: grandchildren; aunts, Irene (Sodl) Sheckler of Northampton, Nancy (Marsh) wife of Elton Johnson of Nazareth, Sara (Marsh) wife of Roy Weil of Lords Valley, Pike County; uncle, Luther Marsh of Schnecksville; cousins. He was predeceased by daughter, Denise M. (Marsh) Merhi; aunts, Edith Moyer, Betty Dech, Barbara Markf; and uncles, Kermit Marsh, Kenneth Sheckler. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052. Call, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in church. Interment, 10 a.m. Saturday, Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Airport Road, Hanover Twp. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: Merhi Children Education Fund C/0 Faith Lutheran Church.
Published in Morning Call on June 29, 2010
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  • "I did not know of Dennis or his family or friends until the day of this tragedy, but all of them will be in my thoughts forever. May everyone that has been left behind, take care of each other to get through this time of need. My love and thoughts..."
    - Kjell Geosits (Wind Gap, PA)
  • "Words cannot express the shock I experienced when I read this in the paper...several days after the fact. I worked with Dennis for the entire time he was with Allentown Mack,and a finer man would be hard to find! My condolences go out to the family..."
    - Eric Mendsen (Bethlehem, PA)
  • "I can't believe Denny is gone, our sympathy goes out to the entire family. Although I had heard about the tragedy I didn't realize it was anyone I knew, until I was reading about the funeral, and realized it was the man I knew as Denny for years..."
    - Bev Riegel (Kempton, PA)
  • "Dear Dennis, I had only met you one time when we switched off caring for the kids, but I feel like I knew you quite well. Denise and your grandchildren were always talking about you, if not talking to you on the cell.You were like a father to many..."
    - Cindi, Dave & Justin Herwig (Pennsburg, PA)
  • "Little Denny, You were a great person here on earth, and will remain so in Heaven. It's been quite a few years since I saw you, but I'm glad that I had the chance to know you for the time I did."
    - Sandy
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