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David Orkin Obituary
David M. Orkin, 92, passed away July 6, 2012 In Fort Myers, FL. He was born in Slatington and spent many years as a resident of Allentown. He was a graduate of Penn State University. He served in World War II as a Warrant Officer. He was the former head of Orkin Steel, Slatington. He served as a board member and was a former president of Congregation Keneseth Israel Allentown and was also a national board member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He also served as the long time chairman of URJ Camp Joseph and Betty Harlam. Survivors: His wife, Mildred, of Fort Myers; daughter, Suzanne Orkin of Fort Myers; sons, Jonathan and his wife Karen, of Ithaca, NY, and Robert and his wife Yvonne of Tilghman, MD. He is also survived by granddaughter, Annie; grandsons, Michael, Joshua, Benjamin and Joseph; as well as his great-granddaughter, Reese. Contributions: Are being accepted in his memory at URJ Camp Harlam, Capital fund, 575 Smith Road Kunkletown, PA 18058.
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Tina Green
July 16, 2012
Rory, My first business memories came from your father and I will always remember how well he treated the kid from Slatington when I first started. My prayers are with you and your family!
Sincerely Tina Green
BOB & ELEANOR ISSERMOYER
July 13, 2012
Rory: Our condolences to you and your family for the death of you father. Working at Orkin, I got to know Dave quite well.
Don't fret over his loss, instead remember the good times you had with him and all that he taught you.
ISSY
George Charles Jr.
July 13, 2012
You have my deepest condolences. My best memories as a small kid were when my father took me with him up to Orkin Steel back in the 1950's and was with Dave talking business and personal conversations. Later, I remember taking Egypt Star doughnuts and pita bread up to the shop. Fond memories, all. I pray that the entire Orkin family comes to peace over their loss. God bless you all.
July 13, 2012
We loved your parents. Your father was a loving person. I know we will all miss him.
Morty and Gladys Hertz
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