Jon D. Markley

Jon D. Markley obituary, Easton, PA

Jon D. Markley

Jon Markley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ashton Funeral Home, Inc. - Easton on Sep. 27, 2024.

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Jon D. Markley, 74 of Easton, PA died Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 24, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Henrietta (Ederer) Markley. He was a graduate of Washington and Lee University and attended the West Point Military Academy. Jon served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was self-employed in the home appraisal business. He was a very active member and deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church, Easton and member of the Northampton County Democratic Committee.
Jon is survived by his children: Scott Markley (wife Carol) of Seattle, WA, Shelcy Markley with whom he resided; six siblings: Charles, Brian, Don, Dave, Barbara and Patricia; and 4 grandchildren: Madden, Joshua, Gabrielle and Bethany.
Services are 6 PM Thursday, May 30 in the Ashton Funeral Home 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 5 to 6 PM. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington, VA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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