Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Jun 18, 1933 – Oct 9, 2022 (Age 89)
Charles A. Stocker, 89, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Campus. He was the husband of the late Kay J. (Smale) Stocker, who passed away, September 30, 2021.
Born in Bangor, June 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Elwood F. and Cynthia (Biller) Stocker-Baker.
For more than 40 years, he was employed as the meat manager for ACME Markets. He later worked for more than 20 years for the Pen Argyl Area School District. He was also the owner and operator of Lehigh Valley Floor Service.
Charles was a 1951 graduate of Bangor High School and proudly served his country during the Korean War in the US Navy.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Pen Argyl and the former Zion Methodist Church.
He served on the Weona Park Board, was a member of Easton Lodge, F & A M, and was a member of DeNardo’s Coffee group during the Pen Argyl Centennial.
He is survived by a daughter, Kris A. Baker and her husband David of Wind Gap, three grandchildren, Randi Lynn Fulmer and her husband Robert, Bryn Timlin and her husband Robert, Sydney Wujcik and her husband Adam, four great grandchildren, Raelynn and Robert Fulmer, and Remy and Rory Timlin, nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Snoddy, and brothers, Elwood F. Stocker, Theodore “Ted” Stocker and Martin Schmauder.
Funeral services will be held, Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11 AM, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be viewing hours Friday beginning at 9:30 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be private at Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
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Dear Kris, Dave & family
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all during a difficult time. Your Dad was a fine man, always a warm greeting for anyone he met up with. Cherished all of you and you were his biggest blessings. A life well lived
Sincerely,
Karin Curcio
Karin Curcio
October 17, 2022 | Friend
God Bless you and your family. Your dad was a gentleman. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. For sure, Mrs. Stocker met up with her dancing partner, your father in heaven. Chris Pacovich
Chris Pacovich
October 15, 2022 | Other
Charlie was the hardest worker at WGMS. He was never too busy to lend a hand when I needed something for my classroom, and always had a Hello or Good Morning for me. My condolences to his family.
Gail DeGruccio
October 14, 2022 | Work
No regrets but you were a wonderful daughter and now they are happy together. You are in my prayers.
Jeri Surotchak
October 14, 2022 | Friend
Randi, Rob, Kris, and entire family, my condolences to you. Find peace and comfort in his memories. He was a great man. Prayers to you all during this time.
Amy & Eric
October 12, 2022
Kris and family, I´m sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. Prayers of comfort to you and your family.
Tracy Woodall
October 12, 2022
Dear Kris & Family,
We’re so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Offering our prayers & sympathy during this time and hoping the many memories bring peace to your hearts
David & Diane Lobb
October 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing Kris and family. Prayers to you and your family.Just remember one day we all will be together again.
Brenda Steinmetz
October 12, 2022 | Friend
Randi, Sending you and your family sincere sympathies in the passing of your grandfather. May the memories and family/friends help you find solace and comfort.
Patty Rutt
October 12, 2022
