Gerald M. "Gerry" Farnsworth, 77, of Schnecksville, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Susan J. (Lukman) Farnsworth to whom he was married 36 years. Born in Coaldale, October 26, 1944, Gerald was the son of the late Myles K. and Ellen S. (Schaffer) Farnsworth. He was a 1962 graduate of Nesquehoning High School where he played football for 4 years. A 1966 graduate of Susquehanna University and member of the Susquehanna University Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha, Gerry majored in Mathematics and continued playing football for 3 seasons. While at Susquehanna University, he served as the Student Council Men's Vice-President in 1966. Gerry taught Mathematics at Panther Valley High School from 1966-1970 where he coached football and track. From 1970-2002, he taught Mathematics at Parkland High School where he was an assistant football coach for 15 years. Earlier this year, Gerry was honored as he was inducted into the Carbon County Area Sports Hall of Fame. Gerry was a member of F. & A.M. Lodge # 440, Slatington as a 32 degree Mason. His hobbies included model trains, gardening and spending time with his family and his adopted Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds over the years.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Susan; daughters, Morgan N. Farnsworth of Lititz, Taylor L. Farnsworth and her husband, Zachary D. Hutchins of Philadelphia; predeceased by a sister, Carole F. Patton.

Service: Private and at the convenience of the family. No public calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue and/or Susquehanna University both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 21, 2022.

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Carole (Rabenold) Belsky

October 7, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the Farnsworth Family to lose such a great guy. Among his "Lehighton Friends", he was known as "Hot Dog" in his teenage years. He was surely liked by many. Last time I saw "Hot Dog" we were probably 17. We re-connected again as friends on Facebook for the past few years - both of us enjoying pics of dogs, Rolling Stones videos and wildlife pics in Colorado. I will surely miss his postings and will remember "Hot Dog" as a wonderful and caring person. Again, so sorry he has passed on, he certainly will not be forgotten.

Richard Thompson

August 29, 2022

Sincere condolences to the Farnsworth family on their great loss. Gerry & I first met at Selingsgrove High School where I was teaching driver ed & he was student teaching from Susquehanna. Years later we both started teaching at Parkland High School. We were both big Penn State Fans & we played together on the faculty basketball team. We had a life-time of laughs together and our Family will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, Gerry. Rich Thompson

David E Novak

August 29, 2022

I was so saddened to hear of this. Mr. Farnsworth was my first High School Math Teacher at Panther Valley High School. I offer my sincerest condolences to all of his family at this time. May he Rest In Peace, and God bless his family always.

Rosanne Heckman

August 29, 2022

Susan: You shared 36 years of joy, laughter, and memories with Gerry. I send all of my heartfelt condolences.
Morgan and Taylor: The lessons taught by a father last a lifetime. May you always feel his love for you.
Gerry was a special, unique person, and he will be missed by his family and friends. We talked and laughed every school day for 30 years. Rest in Peace, my dear Friend.

Blasko family

August 23, 2022

So sorry for your loss.

Tom Filipovits

August 23, 2022

So sorry to hear of Gerry´s passing. My condolences to the Farnsworth family. In the earl days of our time teaching and coaching together I learned very early what a hard working and loyal friend he was. In the late 70´s he gave me a sweat shirt as a gift. It is torn and tattered but I could never discard it and still wear it today. When I do I think fondly of my coworker and friend and smile. Rest In Peace my friend. Flip

Mark Terry

August 22, 2022

So sad to hear about coach. He was my 9th grade algebra teacher and football coach in 9th & 11th grades at Panther Valley when he was just a pup himself. Our records were not good but not for lack of coaching. Grood teacher, good and fair coach, and a better human being. Rest in peace coach.

Cary Boyer

August 22, 2022

My condolences to the family of Gerry. We taught on the same hallway at PHS for 30 years. He was a supportive colleague, and made me laugh. I would see him at the grocery store and he always bellowed "Boy Yay" to me, made me feel good. He made the world a better place.

Linda Garber

August 21, 2022

My son, Todd, had Mr. Farnsworth at Parkland, and he was my math teacher at LCCC. He was a good teacher and a decent human being! My sincere condolences to his family, and may his memory forever be a blessing!

Stephen Hujsa

August 21, 2022

I was saddened to read of Mr. Farnsworth's Passing. He was one of my favorite mathematics teachers at Parkland. His class was always enjoyable and his sense of humor during class made lessons fun.

My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Richard Ochs

August 21, 2022

I met Gerry for the first time when I started teaching at Parkland. He was upbeat and personable, unlike some of the others there.

Richard Ochs

Bill Evetushick

August 21, 2022

Sorry to see the passing of Gerry. He was my 8th grade Math teacher at Panther Valley as well as a teacher to my son at Parkland. Good teacher and good person.

Jack Evans

August 21, 2022

Sincere condolence to the family on the loss of Gerry. I knew him from high school football and later in life we intersected while he was coaching. So glad he was inducted into the HOF in Carbon County. Rest in peace my friedn.

Wayne R. Dubbs

August 21, 2022

Susan and Family, Years have flown by since Gerry and I started teaching at Parkland Senior High, but I recall them fondly because Gerry was , always, ready for a good joke or story on a daily basis. We shared many wonderful days in the confines of the old senior high. May God be with you as you endure the pain of his passing. Farewell, my Masonic Brother. Wayne R. Dubbs

Jim Williams

August 21, 2022

Gerry was my geometry teacher at Parkland high school. He was a great teacher and a really good guy. I also note that we were fraternity brothers, albeit at a different schools. My condolences to his family and friends.

George Husack

August 21, 2022

Condolences to family..
Many football memories..
God bless

Lucille Cerchiaro Gambardella

August 20, 2022

A high school friend who was always a friendly person and a darn good football player. Rest In Peace and condolences to his family. God bless

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