John-Emrick, Sr.-Obituary

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John R. Emrick, Sr.

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Jul 3, 1939 – Mar 11, 2022 (Age 82)

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BORN
July 3, 1939
DIED
March 11, 2022
AGE
82
LOCATION
Bangor, Pennsylvania

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Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Obituary

John R. Emrick, Sr., 82, of Nazareth, PA passed away Friday, March 11th, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Bethlehem, PA.

John was born in Easton, PA on July 3, 1939, a son of the late Katherine (Harobin) Emrick and John Emrick, Jr.

He was the husband of Jerilyn K. (Schlegel) Emrick....

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I remember my Uncle Jacky as a kind man with a big voice and a big heart. I remember at a wedding reception many years ago, He asked me to dance (I must have been a teenager). We had a lovely dance: no toes got stepped on, no bumping into each other or other people. We were pretty darn graceful. It was a light-bulb moment for me-this is how dancing is supposed to go! Uncle Jacky was surprised too. After the song ended he said "Ruthie! You're a great dancer! I didn't know you were a great...

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Gerry and Family: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Bill and June Bachman

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Dear Joe and Family,I was so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerly, Helen Boscaino

Sorry for your loss. He was a kind and thoughtful man.

I will always remember my Uncle Jacky as warm, kind, and fun-loving. He and Aunt Jeri have always welcomed me into their home. I fondly remember summer trips when we were growing up, and then later throughout my years in college in upstate New York, they would invite me for Thanksgiving vacations. On one summer trip when we were kids, just Ruthie and I visited them for a week. We were getting ready to go to the city pool to cool off, and Aunt Jeri asked me to grab towels for everyone, but...

So sorry for your loss, he was such a good friend and person. Always ready to help someone down. Will miss him. Andrew B Ducharme & Gloria. Our condolences to the whole family.