Donald-Sargen-Obituary

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Donald M. Sargen

Sep 5, 1943 - Feb 27, 2026 (Age 82)

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Rest in peace Don. I will miss our chats by the hedge line. I still hear the sound of the wedge as you tapped away splitting your firewood wood each year. The images of you carrying in the duffle bag of firewood in the winter months come to mind every time I go to my wood pile. I even remember the sounds of Sharon playing basketball in the backyard. I still have the photos of you and Gale at our wedding back in 1989. As a fellow soldier and MP you always kept an eye on our house for us....

Sharon, Erik, Kevin and Drew,
Our heartfelt condolences to you for your loss. Don was so proud of all of you and shared that with us. He was one of a kind and we will all miss him.
Joe and Carol Tremato

Sarge, the memories that I recall are from when you would join the group at Harvey's store, drinking coke and sharing stories, then your return from the army, your marriage, fatherhood and your life until now. You have been my friend and shall be always.
Joe



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Sharon, Erik, Kevin and Drew,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father and “pappy”. May your memories of him comfort you as you navigate this difficult time. Sending much love, many hugs and deepest condolences.

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He will be missed, not only by his family, but also by all who knew him.

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Donald M. Sargen, 82, of Forks Township, passed away, Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton Campus.   He was the devoted husband of the late Gale Ann (Parsons) Sargen, who passed away, October 29, 2017. 

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, September 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Bartha) Sargen. 

Don was a 1961 graduate of Wilson Area High School and honorably served his country in the US Army as a MP, during the Vietnam War. 

He began work at Ingersoll Rand Co, on 5/14/62, and was employed for 38 and a half years as a machinist prior to retiring. 

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer and enjoyed visiting the casinos. He loved sharing stories and telling jokes to all his friends and family.

Don is survived by his daughter, Sharon S. Fargo and her husband Erik C., of Bridgewater, NJ. He is also survived by his two grandsons, Kevin D. and Drew V. who will always remember how proud their “Pappy” was of them.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11 AM, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl.  There will be a viewing beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. 

Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.

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