Bangor, Pennsylvania
Apr 9, 1925 – Jun 15, 2018
Kenneth W. Golden, 93, of Johnsonville, passed away on Friday, June 15th, 2018 at Easton Hospital, Easton, PA.
Kenneth was born in Johnsonville, PA on April 9, 1925, a son of the late Herbert and Hattie (Hess) Golden.
He and his wife, the former Margaret "Peggy" L. McSorley, observed their 71st wedding anniversary in April. He was a 1941 graduate of Bangor High School. Kenneth worked as a care taker for Stephen Bartlett, in Mt. Bethel, PA, until retiring. Prior to that, he worked for the former J & J Manufacturing, and the former J.H. Beer's. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines, during WW II, in the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima and then he served with the Occupational Forces in Japan. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing quoits for Cheesie's Village Bar and also playing baseball, for Johnsonville, in the Blue Mountain League. After retirement, he enjoyed playing cards and going golfing. He was a member of the Dyle E. Bray, VFW Post 739, in Bangor.
In addition of his wife Peggy, he is survived by three daughters, Patsy Menecola and her husband Donald, Lee Ann Lambert and her husband Louie, Terri Snyder and her husband Mickey; sister, Leona Drury; brother, Bill Golden; 3 grandchildren Jackie Keith, David Menecola, Bo Snyder; and 2 great grandchildren Alayna and Ariella Menecola.
Family and friends may call, from 6 to 8 PM, on Monday, June 18th, 2018 in the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dyle E. Bray VFW, Post 739, 202 Veteran's Road, Bangor, PA 18013.
Peggy and family-Sincere sympathy to you all. At sad times like this, remember that family, friends and prayer will help you through the days ahead.
Mary & Charlotte Bach
June 18, 2018 | Mount Bethel, PA
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. May God Bless.
Hap and Becky Parsons
June 18, 2018
Lee Ann and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Been a long time since I've seen him, but I'll always remember his great smile and how he used to tease me. All of you should be proud of the wonderful, kind person he was. May he rest in peace.
Linda Patti Wessner
June 17, 2018 | Easton, PA
Patsy, PW, Peg & Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time!
May beautiful memories comfort you in the days ahead.
With Sympathy & Love,
Linda Basso & Dad
Linda Basso
June 17, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family of my former classmate Lee Ann. Bless him for his service to our country.
Jeff Share
June 17, 2018 | Houston, TX
Terri, I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. My condolences to you, Mickey, Bo and all of the Golden Family as well. May God Bless you all and help you through this sad...
Carol Messinger
June 17, 2018 | Farmville, NC
Dear Peg, Patsy ,Lee Ann , Terri and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Ken's Passing, may all of the wonderful times you shared together, help you in this time of sorrow.
God Bless.
John and Beverly Schimmel
June 16, 2018 | Mount Bethel, PA
Peg, Patsy, Lee Ann and Terri. So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. May you find peace in knowing he is at rest. He was a great husband, dad and grandfather.
Denise and Todd Miller
June 16, 2018 | Bangor, PA
LeeAnn, Terry and families
My sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you
philip pontrelli
June 16, 2018 | Easton, PA
