John P. Gober, Sr.

John P. Gober Sr., 87, of 9th Street, Northampton, died Monday morning, Independence Day, in his home. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Silfies) Gober since July 2, 1955. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph P. and Rose (Schloffer) Gober. John was employed as a presser for the Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 Group, Northampton, for 47 years until retirement. He served in the US Army, Korea Era, attaining rank of PFC (T). Over the years he enjoyed bowling at the Hungarian Hall, Northampton. Survivors: Wife, daughter, Janice A. Gober of Northampton. Sons, John P., Jr. and wife Debra of Wescosville, Jeffrey P. and wife Patti, Gary P., all of Northampton, Paul J. and wife Renee of Orlando, FL, Glen P. and wife Brenda of Bethlehem. 11 grandchildren. 3 great grandchildren. sister, Theresa Lauser of Ormrod, brother, Stephen of Northampton. nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Stella Piervallo, and brother, Joseph. Services: At 2:00PM Thursday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Call, 1-2:00PM Thursday in funeral home. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Howertown. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103