Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Oct 10, 1939 – Jun 23, 2020 (Age 80)
Lawrence L. Troxell, 80, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Lawrence and his wife, Carolyn S. (Wagner), would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on October 22nd. Born October 10, 1939 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Theodore and Ellen (Bornie) Troxell. Lawrence worked at Bethlehem Steel as a bricklayer for many years. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends. He was known for his talented singing voice.
In addition to his wife, Lawrence is survived by his children, William, Charles, Randy, Michael, Janice, Suzanne, and Karen; 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; sisters, Stella Faust, Joyce Newhard and Barbara Repasch; brother, George; and several nieces and nephews. Lawrence was predeceased by his children, Kathy, Marilyn, and Gary, and 6 siblings.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at East Side Youth Center, 1140 E. Clair St., Allentown, PA 18109.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Memorials Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Lawrence. Online condolences may be offered above.
Read MoreI miss you so much uncle Lawrence. You will be watching down over all of us your family. Fly high uncle Lawrence please watch over all of us. You will be dearly missed. I love you uncle Lawrence
Nickole Lutsko
July 19, 2020 | Allentown, PA | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Uncle Larry was a kind man who knew how to keep a family together at family reunions and other events. May all of you remember all the good times
kenneth and dawn newhart
July 02, 2020 | Catasauqua, PA | Family
Carolyn, I am truly sorry to have read about the loss you and your family have suffered.I know we have not had contact for many years but I still think about you, Emma, Peanut (Althea) and Larry as kids growing up together. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and yours in this time of sorrow. Your cousin Richard (Dick) Wagner.
Richard (Dick) Wagner
June 27, 2020 | Coplay, PA | Family
God bless you are in our prayer. You always had a smile on your face. You were a great uncle.
Tom and donna repasch
June 26, 2020 | Family
Uncle Larry I remember you as a fun sweet and unique man like Uncle Mike. Heart of gold. I may not have seen you in a long time but you were often thought Of and remembered by me. I really do want to offer my condolences to the whole family. Especially Carolyn. You are in my prayers. No words can be said to help your pain and loss. I feel for you all as my heart aches as well. Be well and know he is loved by many and not forgotten. . I pray you find peace for your broken hearts. Love Kim D
Kim David
June 25, 2020 | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Carolyn thinking about you and all the family, Love you all. Cindy and Kevin Rutherford.
cindy rutherford
June 24, 2020 | Allentown, PA | Family
