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He was a great man. Sharon Gray Ann Mary and Shawns mother.
Sharon Gray
February 24, 2026 | Friend
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John A. Marcon
Jun 1, 1934 - Feb 14, 2026 (Age 91)
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If you wanted to know something about pen argyl everyone knew where to go. Each and every time I went to Johns shop I would learn something new. We didn't just lose a friend but we also lost a historian.
Wayne Brotzman Sr
February 21, 2026 | Friend
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John was the definition of a true gentleman who was also a wealth of knowledge with a fantastic smile. I'll never forget driving through Pen Argyl, and seeing John & Rosemarie, well into their 80's, walking hand-in-hand along the borough's hilly streets. He will be missed by so many.....
Mark C.
February 19, 2026 | Friend
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Mr. Marcon was such a nice man. Always friendly. Rest in Peace.
Mark Ehrlich
February 19, 2026 | Easton, PA | Friend
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A true gem of a person who will be missed by many. He always did his best for his customers and made time for an interesting conversation...one of kind. Sincere sympathy to all of John's loved ones. Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
February 19, 2026
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John was a great friendly man. He will be missed by all who knew John.
Edward Schellhammer
February 18, 2026 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
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John left a lasting legacy in the Slate Belt. He always made time to talk to everyone he met. He was just a kind and wonderful person.
William Reesman
February 18, 2026 | Friend
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My condolences to the friends and family of John. I knew John form the time I took trumpet lessons form the gentleman next, John used to let me wait in his shop for my ride home. That was 70 years ago. RIP John our prayers are with your family in their time of greif and sorrow. Russ & Pam Kline Lewes De
Russ Kline
February 18, 2026
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PenArgyl lost an Icon! Wonderful man know to all and a smile for everyone. So sorry for your loss!
Diana Trigiani Elder
February 18, 2026 | Friend
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Obituaries
John's Obituaries
John A. Marcon, 91, from Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday February 14, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown, Pennsylvania due to natural causes.
Born in Delabole, Pennsylvania on June 1st, 1934, to Marie (Compardo) Marcon and the late John A. Marcon who died in a mining accident in Pen Argyl on December 13th, 1933.
John graduated from Pen Argyl High School in 1952 where he played baseball and was the manager for the Football team.
Known to many as “The Shoemaker”, John started working in his Uncle Augusto Frare’s Shoe Repair shop on South Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania when he was ten years old. What started out as shining shoes on Friday and Saturday nights eventually evolved into taking over the shop upon Zio Augusto’s retirement. After 76 years in the Shop, John retired in 2021. He wasn’t just recognized for his craftsmanship and attention to detail but also for how he made each costumer feel special and heard.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl. A Member of the Fr. DeNisco Council of the Knights of Columbus, The Green and White Youth Association and Hillside Rod & Gun Club.
When not working John loved sports, especially Green Knight football and Reading Phillies baseball, as well as walking the streets of Pen Argyl for exercise and social engagement.
John was married to Rosemarie (Orlandi) Marcon for 67 years until her passing in June of 2025 at age 92. He is survived by his Sons Matthew Marcon of Pen Argyl and David Marcon of Cincinnati, Ohio. David’s wife Vicky, Son Dante and Daughter Geena and her husband Alex Roewer. He was preceded in death by his sisters Linda Marcon, Perina Marcon, Virginia Curto and a brother Frank Marcon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a viewing beginning at 10 AM until 10:45 AM Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
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