Carolyn Pokrivchak of Easton passed away on November 23, 2014. She was 86. She was born Carolyn May Markley on May 23, 1928, the daughter of Edward Markley and Lyda Konn Markley of Easton.
She graduated from Wilson High School in 1946 and from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. She married Wilson classmate George Pokrivchak in 1952, and taught in the Easton Public Schools until their first child, Amy, was born in 1956, with a second, Max, following in 1958. After Amy passed away in 1972 the family moved to Findlay, Ohio, where Carolyn resumed her career teaching children with special needs until her retirement in 1995. She and her husband George returned to Easton, residing on College Hill and spending their summers at Del Haven on the Delaware River. Carolyn was a member of AAUW Easton Branch and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton. George passed away in 2005, and in 2013 Carolyn moved to the Easton Home.
Carolyn is survived by her son Max, of Boston, a musician and author who performs under the name Terry Kitchen; her sister Sue Markley Okamoto, of Holland, PA; and her step-brother John Starkey, of Sebastopol, CA. Carolyn’s older sister Doris Markley Herb passed away in 1988 and her younger sister Beverly Markley Johnston passed away in 1998.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 26) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA with visitation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 25) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA and 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
deborah herb ribner
November 23, 2014 at 7:19 pm
Peachy, thank you for the lasting memories of picnics at Pequest Bend and fun with Mr. Belvidere. With love and gratitude for times together..Debbie.
Theresa Hogan
November 24, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Max –
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and solace.
Best regards,
Theresa Hogan
Lynn
November 24, 2014 at 6:29 pm
Dear Pokrivchok family, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved, Carolyn. My sincerest condolences and sympathies to all of you. I hope the words of Luke 8:52 and John 5:28,29 can be a true source of comfort and peace to you at this time. Sincerely, an easton pa reader
Vaughn and Nancy Newcomer
November 25, 2014 at 7:35 am
we wish to send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Carolyn. We remember her for our work in Findlay City Schools. She always had a radiant smile and a great word of wisdom for me while I worked in her rooms.
Rick Kalmbach
November 25, 2014 at 10:48 am
I was saddened to learn of Carolyn’s passing. I worked with Carolyn for years in Findlay. We often played bridge together and attended concerts. Above all, I enjoyed being someone with whom Carolyn could discuss her passion: opera.
vivian noblett
November 26, 2014 at 9:57 am
Carolyn was a very special person with a radiant smile and a passion for opera which captivated others into this passion, also. She will be missed by her many friends as well as her family.
Tracy Rozelle Susko
November 30, 2014 at 6:13 pm
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Pokrivchak’s passing. I was in Service Club at Donnell in 1985. She was an amazing lady with a great passion for the kids she taught. I was fortunate to have spent time with Mrs. Pokrivchak. She definitely made a difference in the lives she touched, and helped me to always look at everyone as an equal regardless their ability level.