John A. Forgay

John A. Forgay , 84, of Costenbader Lane, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died early Sunday evening, January 21, 2024, at The Gardens for Memory Care, Easton.  He was the husband of Margaret M. (Willouer) Forgay since October 8, 1960.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late John M. and Gertrude (Yaich) Forgay.

John was employed as a freight loader/forklift operator by Roadway Freight, Tannersville; PIE Co., Bath; Yellow Freight Co., New York; Ryder Co., Bath; and the ABF Corp., Allentown.  Previously, he worked as a delivery milkman for Rosenberger Dairy, Hatfield, and Farm and Home Fuel Oil Co., Souderton. He was a 1957 graduate of North Penn High School, Lansdale, where he ran track and was an excellent athlete.  John enjoyed his flower and vegetable garden, hunting, walking/hiking, and fishing in Sciota or at Preachers Camp, Beltzville Lake State Park.

Survivors: Wife.  Daughter, Michelle K. wife of Paul Kuehner of Kunkletown.  Son, J. Scott and wife Patti of Palmerton.  4 grandchildren, Carrie, Jayne, Joshua, and Nicole.  Sister, Janet Pagenkemper of Perkasie.  Nephew, Chad Pagenkemper.

Services: At the convenience of the family.  Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton.  Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: Carbon County Animal Shelter, 83 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240.