Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Dec 8, 1937 – Aug 17, 2024
John “Jack” Gruver, 86, of Upper Mt. Bethel Township, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of the late, Marlene L. (Appleman) Gruver, who passed away, February 18, 2006.
Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, December 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Jack and Ethel (Johnson) Gruver.
Prior to retiring, Jack was employed as the chef for Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Lafayette College, Easton.
He enjoyed woodworking, going to the casino and his dog Ringo.
Jack is survived by his sons, David M. Gruver and his wife Nancy of Pen Argyl, and Michael D. Gruver and his wife Candace of Bangor, a daughter, Patricia Sparano and her husband Joseph of Bethlehem, seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a brother Richard Gruver.
In addition to his wife, a sister, Jane Jiorle died earlier.
At John’s request funeral services will be private with burial at Wind Gap Cemetery, Plainfield Township, PA. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
To read the full obituary and offer online condolences, visit www.ruggierofuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Road Trip Rescues, www.roadtriprescues.com.
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Colleen Hunsberger
August 24, 2024 | Easton, PA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jane Dietterich
August 21, 2024
I did not get to meet you, but you are my father's brother, and therefore my uncle. It sounds like you were a good person, liked by many. Rest in peace.
Tiffany smith
August 20, 2024 | Family
Dave, Mike and Patty we are sorry for the loss of your Father. He was a good man and a loving father. Your cousins, Mick, Jim and Tony.
Mike Jiorle
August 20, 2024 | Family
thoughts and prayers to the Gruver family RIP John
Sherrie Buss
August 20, 2024 | Family
Dear Gruver Family,
John Gruver was a great man! I got to know him at Phi Gamma Delta where we worked together as commissar and chef 50 years ago. He was great at his job and really cared about us. I learned a great deal about managing both people and supplies from John. All of us Fijis remember him fondly and will miss him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
John Breidinger
August 19, 2024 | Easton, PA | Friend
So sorry for the passing of "Gruver". He was a legend as our chef at FIJI. He will always be missed and loved! May God Bless. David Bettencourt '95.
David Bettencourt
August 19, 2024 | Old Bridge, NJ
Very sorry for your family’s loss of this good father and Grand father. I am one of many that enjoyed your dad while attending Lafayette College. We always respected and appreciated his friendship and cooking skills. Your dad, and all your family are in my prayers. God bless.
Tim Kelly ‘75
Tim Kelly
August 19, 2024 | Drums, PA
Don't cry because his life is over. Smile,because it was. Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
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August 18, 2024 | Coworker
