Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Feb 19, 1939 – Nov 18, 2020 (Age 81)
Nathan A. Oxford, 81, of Bangor, PA passed away Monday, November 16th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, East Stroudsburg, PA.
Nathan was born in Pen Argyl, PA on February 19, 1939, a son of the late William and Margaret (DeHaven) Oxford.
He was the husband of Eunice C. (Miller) Oxford. They would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this coming December. Nathan was a 1957 graduate of Bangor High School. He was employed as a Pipe Fitter at Ingersoll-Rand Co. in Phillipsburg, NJ., for 35 years until retiring in 2000. Prior to that, he was employed for the former JH Beers in Wind Gap.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor, PA. He was also a member of the Hi-Winders Car Club.
In addition to his loving wife Eunice, Nathan is survived by two daughters, Laurie Oxford and Jenny Prestegaard, wife of Christian, a son, Jeff Oxford, husband of Abby, a stepdaughter, Dyan Sortore, a stepson, Ronald Sortore, husband of Cherrie, a brother, Carl Oxford, 3 grandchildren Ryan, Issac, and Clara, 3 step-grandchildren Ryan, Kaitlyn, and Hailey, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 step great-grandson. Nathan was preceded in death by a brother John Oxford.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AWSOM, 3129 Godfrey Ridge Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
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Gloria Cerino Tolotta
November 11, 2022 | Friend
Nathan was a good man and loved Eunice till his passing. Looking from above, Eunice, He still loves you and will see you again! May God bless this wonderful family!
Michael Pagano
December 09, 2020 | East Stroursburg, PA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with you.My husband was friend of Nathan's.I saw him 3 yrs ago at his class reunion.We had many good times over the years,he will be missed. Sincerly Helen Boscaino
Helen Boscaino
November 22, 2020 | Friend
Eunice, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I remember Nathan as one of the neighbors growing up on the Creek Road years ago and enjoying swimming in Oxford's and Strouse's swimming holes.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Janice (Lohman) Cory & Larry
Janice Cory
November 19, 2020 | Friend
Dearest Eunice and family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you at this time of sorrow.
Tony and JoAnn Curcio
November 19, 2020 | Wind Gap, PA | Friend
Eunice, Dyan, and family
So sorry to learn of Nathan's passing. Now is when we call memories come in to play and we all must treasure them. I know God will guide you through and you and Dyan hold onto each other as you always have. Bless you all.
Art & Judy Good
November 18, 2020 | Friend
My sincere sympathy to Eunice and Nathan's family from a 1957 Bangor High School classmate and friend. May God's grace and love comfort you and give you and Nathan's family comfort and peace.
Alan McFall
November 18, 2020 | Easton, PA | Classmate
My sweet friend Eunice my heart goes to if you need me just or come see me and give Diane a hug and kiss for me
Karen & Lee
November 18, 2020 | Friend
Eunice, we were so sad to hear of Nathan’s passing. We will miss him. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eddie and Sharon Finkbeiner
November 18, 2020
