Donald M. Sargen

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.