Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
William G. Tonkin PEN ARGYL William G. Tonkin, 73, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Monroe. Born in Bethlehem, March 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Lakey) Tonkin. Bill was a 1963 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and prior to retiring he was employed by Dally Slate Co., Pen Argyl. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army with the 282nd Assault Helicopter Co., where he was crew chief. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the NRA, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed living in the Slate Belt and spending time on the mountain above Pen Argyl. He is survived by his children, Kelly Zucal and James W. Tonkin, both of Wind Gap; his grandchildren, Josh and Amanda Fairchild, and his great-grandchildren, Harrison and Lincoln. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 4, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl. There will be a visitation beginning at 6 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC 126 Pennsylvania Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072 (610) 863-5750
Bill would call me up and hint that he would need a ride. And I would tell hit what time and be at his house and pick Bill up and gladly give him a ride him to where he needed to go. Bill you are missed.
Kevin Nasatka
April 26, 2023
Bill was a wonderful childhood friend. We spent many hours playing in the woods and streams. He was a lovely man. Judy Edwards Hamblen.
Judith Hamblen
June 05, 2018 | Wayne, PA
Fair winds and following seas sir. We have your watch now you can stand down.
Jeff Berger AD2 (AC) USN
May 06, 2018 | Pen Argyl, PA
I'm sorry to read of a Bill's passing. He was a good man , Sincerely Tighe scott
Tighe Scott
May 05, 2018 | Pen Argyl, PA
My prayers go out to the family. I graduated with Williams class.
Louise Keiper Childs
May 04, 2018 | 647 Canterbury Dr 62-A Myrtl, SC
We are so sorry about Bill's passing. He and my husband talked often about football and the Eagles. He walked past our house often and we would stop to chat. He was generous to share his apples with us and it was appreciated. May He rest in peace.
Sue and Len Petraitis
May 04, 2018 | Pen Argyl, PA
Was so sorry to hear of the death of Bill. He and I were classmates and went to school together since kindergarten. We used to call each other 'Cuz' because
his mom was a Lakey and my mother had Lakey in her family also. Lost track of Bill over the years, but I send condolences to his family. Did not know that he served his country in Vietnam Nam and was awarded a Purple Heart. What a wonderful tribute to him and I would have liked to thank him for his service.
Arlean Bray Christman
May 04, 2018 | 114 Grant St., NC
Thank you for your service and comfort to those that held you dear.
Rich and Rose Fairchild.
May 04, 2018 | Mt. Bethel, PA
Sir,
I did not know you personally, however I would very much like to "Thank You" for your dedicated and honorable Military Service to OUR country.
At a later date we will meet in that "SPECIAL PLACE" which GOD reserves for ALL of those who have stepped forward to serve their country in a Military Uniform.
May ALL of GOD'S blessings be with your dear family!
Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. Williams, US Army/ Retired
May 04, 2018 | TN