Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
May 9, 1933 – Jul 2, 2020
Richard Thomas Josephson, 87, of East Bangor, PA passed away Tuesday, June 30th, at his residence.
Tom was born in Grassflat, PA on May 9, 1933, a son of the late Axel and Martha (Dinges) Josephson.
He was the husband of Betty L. (Evans) Josephson. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last December. Tom was employed as a plant manager at Weir Kilby in Norwood, OH, until retiring in 1996. Prior to that Tom worked for the former J.H. Beers Construction in Wind Gap, PA. He was a graduate of Cooper Twp. High School in Lance, PA and attended the former Churchman's Business College in Easton, PA.
Tom was a long time member of the Richmond Lions Club where he initiated the Bird Box Project, a former Boy Scout Troop Leader, and was a member of the Southwest Ohio Square Dancing Federation. He enjoyed square dancing and Contra dancing for over 40 years and held various positions in the clubs.
Under Tom's leadership with other volunteers he removed and reconstructed the Hayloft Barn in Hamilton County, OH.
Tom was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Community Church in East Bangor, PA, where he was a member of the Board of Trustees and sang in the choir, Tom was a former member of the Richmond United Methodist Church where he played softball and a former member of the Church of the Savior in Montgomery, OH.
In addition to his loving wife Betty, Tom is survived by a daughter, Pamela Hamilton, a son, Danny Josephson, husband of Mary Anne, a sister, Vera Edgren, 5 grandchildren Melissa Suddith, wife of Bryan, Kelly Heckber, wife of Brian, Adam Josephson, husband of Middy, Erik Josephson, husband of Kimberly, and Evan Josephson, and his fiancee Annabelle, and 6 great grandchildren Elyssa, Kirsten, Van Sky, Ellis, Caleb, and Andrew. He was preceded in death by a son Gary Josephson and a brother Roy Josephson.
Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 to 11 AM on Friday, July 3rd at East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013, Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 3rd at 11:30 AM at Richmond Cemetery in Bangor, PA. Due to current COVID-19 guidelines face masks will be required and social distancing practices will be followed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave., Bangor, PA 18013.
Read MoreI worked with Tom for 13 years at Weir Kilby Tom was the best person I ever worked for I learned to work hard and be proud of a job well done I retired 3 years ago but think of Tom often
Richard (Bud) Stevens
August 17, 2023 | Cincinnati, OH | Coworker
Just came across Tom´s obituary online. We always enjoyed square dancing with him and Betty. Our belated condolences go out to Betty and the rest of his family.
Richard & Sheila Lanshe
August 05, 2023 | Friend
Betty,
I was watching a video on the fabrication of a "frog" today, it reminded me of Tom.
I searched and found Tom had passed away.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Betty I feel lucky having known you and Tom.
Still have a video of the grand opening of the Hayloft Barn.
Take care,
Jim Breitenbach
Jim Breitenbach
February 15, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Acquaintance
Dan, Mary Anne, Adam, Erik & Evan,
So sorry to hear of your father's/grandfather's death. Thoughts & prayers.
Jim & Debbie Ellis
July 08, 2020 | Mt. Bethel, PA | Friend
Betty, our most sincere sympathies to you and your family. May God be with you all now and in the days to come.
Mary & Charlotte Bach
July 03, 2020 | Mount Bethel, PA
Betty, you know how I felt Tom (and you), such a positive influence on my life since you came to East BangorUMC. Getting to know you, singing with you and Tom and my discussions when things came up in my life I needed someone to listen. Losing my dad 21 years ago, I really had no one to help me with "daughter questions". Tom was my go to dad. He helped get through some tough times and helped me to reason them out. Not giving me the " this is what you should do" but rather discuss my options....
Diane P. Orner
July 02, 2020 | Friend
Betty and family
Sending our blessings to all of you in the reading of your husband's passing. We remember the daily walks together past our home and those are the memories you must hold dear to your heart.
Art & Judy Good
July 02, 2020 | Neighbor
Betty, Dan and Family, We were so sadden to read of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man and friend to my parents. Our prayers are with you.
Sharon and David Duffield
David Duffield
July 02, 2020 | Friend
my most sincere sympathy to my classmate Danny and family. A life well lived
Jeffrey Share
July 02, 2020 | Classmate
