Gerald R. “Jerry” Magnuson, 92, formerly of Cresco, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Ann’s Choice Senior Living, Warminster. Born March 12, 1930 in Easton, he was the son of the late Vernard and Violet (Keiser) Magnuson. His wife, Anne M. (O’Neill) Magnuson died in 2017. Jerry graduated from Wilson High School in 1948 and served in the Marines during the Korean War. He was a special agent for the federal government for over 20 years and retired in 1992. He also worked for the Liquor Control Board in East Stroudsburg and for Skytop Lodge. He was a member of American Legion Post #922, Canandensis.
Surviving are a son, Mike Magnuson of Philadelphia; a daughter, Karen Scannapieco and her husband, Edward of Bensalem; and two grandchildren, Emily and Brad.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Dan O’Connell
December 4, 2022 at 10:35 am
Mike and Niki and the Entire Magnuson Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of you beloved father. I can assure your that his limited time he spent at our American Legion Post #0798 was a pleasure for all in attendance. Please count yourselves as our extended Legion Family and know that we all extend our condolences and prayers.
Dan O’Connell
Bobby Geary
December 13, 2022 at 9:05 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the Magnuson family at this difficult time. I worked with Jerry in 1989 when we were both special agents in Philly. He would greet me with a hearty “Roberrrr” each morning and we would talk about our mutual love of the “Pokies” (Poconos). Jerry was the consummate professional and a true gentlemen to everyone he dealt with. Jerry had the unique ability like I had never seen before or since to talk to anyone from every walk of life due to his genuine sincerity and charming wit. He was a class act in every aspect of his truly well-lived life!