John Richard Parker

John Richard Parker obituary, Gilbert, PA

John Richard Parker

John Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Gilbert on Dec. 22, 2025.
John Richard Parker, age 83 of Pocono Pines, PA passed away with his loving companion at his side on December 19, 2025, at home.
John was born in Scranton, PA on October 25, 1942.
He had worked as a maintenance technician for Pocono Manor Resort and Spa in Pocono Manor, PA and Lake Naomi Club in Pocono Pines, PA for many years until retirement.
John was a former member of the American Legion Post #413 in Pocono Lake, PA.
He is survived by his loving companion Debra Gardner of Pocono Pines, PA and his four-legged furry friend Lucky.
Interment is private and at the convenience of the family.
Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements,
www.gowerfuneralhome.com
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Nancy Greszczak

December 22, 2025

My husband and I (john and nancy greszczak) met john while he and my husband were in brookmont rehabilitation center in Dec 2025. He spoke fondly of Debra ,and told us about his life.He loved seeing our grandson's when they would visit I will always remember how happy he was when I brought him a chocolate milk and 1/2 a turkey sub from wawa From the short time we knew him he touch all of our hearts RIP John you will be missed

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