Gary Allan O'Donnell

Gary Allan O'Donnell obituary, Emmaus, PA

Gary Allan O'Donnell

Gary O'Donnell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 27, 2023.
Gary Allan O'Donnell (71), of Emmaus, passed away Sunday April 16th, 2023. He was the husband of Sharon (Zeisoloft) O'Donnell, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Bernard R. O'Donnell and Betty (Schwindenhammer) O'Donnell. Surviving: wife (Sharon), children (Kimberly and Michael), grandchildren (Dylan, Connor, Sarah, Ashella and Kevra), sister (Deb Pfleuger) and adopted sister (Pam).

Celebration of Life will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local little league, for the joy it brought him.

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May 8, 2023

Mark Sechler posted to the memorial.

May 4, 2023

Ricky Cagna posted to the memorial.

May 2, 2023

Donna and Wes Palermo posted to the memorial.

Mark Sechler

May 8, 2023

I had many good times with Gary while we were playing softball and darts. He was a good friend who I will miss. My condolences go to Sharon and the rest of his family.

Ricky Cagna

May 4, 2023

I had many good times with Gary back in high school! Haven´t seen him in 40 years but always brought a smile to my face when I would see him! In my prayers.
Rest in Peace.

Donna and Wes Palermo

May 2, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon, Kim, Michael and family. Gary was a great guy and will certainly be missed by all. God bless.

Debbie Sell & June Scholl

April 28, 2023

Sorry to hear about Gary's passing our sympathy goes out to the family may he RIP

Dennis Yenser

April 28, 2023

sorry to hear about Gary, didn´t know he was I´ll, he was a great guy. Have tons of memories from are softball days

LINDA AND DAVID DELONG

April 28, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to Sharon And the family. Gary and I had many fun times together . Rest in peace Gary.

Sandy & Dave Chrysczanavicz

April 28, 2023

With Deepest Sympathy and Love, to Sharon, Kimberly & Mike at this time of loss in their lives. May good memories bring peace and God bless them and their families and friends. Love, Sandy & Dave Chrysczanavicz

Mary Barba

April 27, 2023

Sorry for your loss. All are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deb Pflueger

April 27, 2023

You told me not too long ago that you were at peace knowing that God was going to take you by the hand and take you with him to your final resting place. I tried real hard to be as brave as you, but I just didn't want to let you go. You were all I had left Big Brother. They say our time here on earth is just a temporary stopping place on our way to eternal life. You just beat me to it. I pray that you took all my love with you and are spreading it around up there to the rest of our family. So until I make my final journey, Just know I will miss you and I love you. I will even miss that stupid turkey hat.

Deb Pflueger

April 27, 2023

You told me not too long ago that you were at peace knowing God was going to soon take you by the hand and take you with him. You said you were ready, that you'd be ok. I tried real hard to be as brave as you, but you were all I had left big brother, And I just wasn't ready to let you go. I pray you took all my love with you and are spreading it around up there. They Say our time here on earth is just a temporary stopping place until we reach heaven, our final resting place. Just know that until I make my final journey, your memory will stay alive in my heart and my soul. Always remember how much I love you and I will miss you. I will even miss that stupid turkey hat! So until we meet again, It's not "goodbye", it's " see you later"!

The Eisenhards

April 27, 2023

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family. Gary will be greatly missed.

Donna Gerhart (EHS Class of '70)

April 27, 2023

To the Family of Garry O'Donnell,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gone too soon. Rest in Peace Gary.

Pat Flexer

April 27, 2023

Sorry to hear Gary has past on! My condolences to his family! Will always remember how he would stop to talk with Clint as he came home from work. It meant so much to him!

Donna Amig

April 27, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the entire O'Donnell family. Rest in peace,Gary.
Jeff & Donna Amig

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