Obituaries

Luther P. “Jake” Jacoby, 74, of Bath, PA died Sunday, September 15, 2013 in his home.

Born: March 15, 1939 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Luther S. and June (Ulmer) Jacoby.

Personal: He had been employed in the heating and air conditioning business and also did maintenance for the Crossroads Mobile Park in Bath. He served in the US Navy, loved Nascar and was an Earnhardt fan.

Memberships: He was a life member of the VFW Post in Wilson Borough.

Survivors: His wife of 34 years the former Joan (Detwiler) Reuben Jacoby; 3 sons: Rodney, Kirk, and Keith; step-daughters: Linda Olson, Karen Pursell, Joanne Heckman; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter: Tina,  step-daughter: Barbara Frankenfield, and sister: Charlotte Miller.

Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday (9/18) in the Ashton Funeral Home,14th and Northampton Sts., Easton with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., #3700, Allentown, PA 18109.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.