Jonathan P. Laubach, 50, of Macungie, PA died unexpectedly Monday, February 11, 2013.
Born: April 10, 1962 in Easton he was a son of Donald “Mike” and Doris “Pat” (Randall) Laubach of Forks Twp., PA.
Personal: He graduated from Easton High School in 1980 and Susquehanna University in 1984 and has worked in the advertising field for many years.
Survivors: His parents; his wife of 26 years: the former Gretchen Geheb; children: Elliot, Meredith and Caroline all at home; brothers: Michael “Chris” and his wife Chris of Chicago, IL; Timothy A. and his wife Jessica of Upper Macungie, PA; and 4 nephews.
Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Laubach Children Benefit Fund, c/o 1700 Sullivan Trail #148, Easton, PA 18040.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Rich & Catherine Caracio
February 14, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Our hearts are stricken with grief for the entire Laubach family. When life presents circumstances that we cannot comprehend, we can depend on an intelligence much higher than ours to eventually show us that God can bring good out of even the most dire situation. As we hold you in prayer, for God to be a palpable presence, guide and comfort in this time of loss, may I also encourage you with Proverbs 3:5-8 “Trust in The Lord with all your heart and don’t depend on your own understanding; seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear The Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.”
Mary (Marnie) Buckley McCarthy
February 14, 2013 at 3:31 pm
My condolences and prayers for comfort go out to all of you. Jon was one of the best people to walk this earth. God Bless you all.
Christina Gemond ( Johansson )
February 14, 2013 at 5:33 pm
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Laubach….I am so sad to hear of Jonathan’s passing. When I think of him from all those years ago, I remember a very nice person who always made me feel comfortable. He was truly a good person and I’m sure that never changed.. I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Jonathan in my prayers as well as his family.
God bless you during this time…
with my deepest sympathy
Christina Gemond & family
Mrs. Jamie Horn
February 14, 2013 at 8:27 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Laubach family at such a difficult time.
Beth
February 14, 2013 at 10:11 pm
My condolences to Gretchen and to Jon’s children and family. Jon was wonderful. I have missed him since college and I miss him now even more.
Beth &Jay Macik
February 15, 2013 at 11:31 am
We knew Jon for twenty years. As our paths crossed and faded, he remained a great person. He will forever remain in our hearts, Now an angel, we take comfort in knowing that he is looking down on and protecting us all from above. We will miss you.
Katie Hanna
February 15, 2013 at 2:42 pm
My prayers go out to the Laubach’s right now! I am particularly praying for Elliot as he is one of my peers and makes all of our musicals fantastic! I love you guys in your time of sorrow, and I speak for the whole Drama Dept. when I say I am so sorry!
Stephen & Lori Mangano
February 15, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Our condolences and prayers for comfort go out to all of you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Emily Mayo (Jackson)
February 16, 2013 at 11:16 am
Gretchen & family – I am so very sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. I wish I had the words to bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time. I am thinking of and praying for all of you.
Paula Rossi
February 16, 2013 at 12:40 pm
Jess, Tim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother. I am thinking of you at this time with prayers and healing.
Regards,
Paula Rossi
Candy, Ray, April, and Nathan Jobst
February 17, 2013 at 11:32 am
Gretchen, Elliot, Meredith, and Caroline,
Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you as we just learned of Jon’s quick pass-ing. We leave you with God’s peace and understanding through this difficult time.
Love,
The Jobst’s family
Karen Guido and family
February 18, 2013 at 9:33 pm
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Laubach family. We are saddened to hear of Jon’s sudden and tragic passing from this earth. May you realize he is at peace, pain free and in a better place as we all are left here with a void in our hearts.
I will miss him passing our house with his headphones on, heading in and out for his daily walks ‘with a purpose’. Also, I will miss our rants as we would commiserate on our displeasure with modern parenting.
Gretchen if there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to lift the phone or open the window and yell.
Barbara Wood
February 19, 2013 at 2:05 pm
I am so saddened to hear of Jon’s passing. He was one of the good guys in the advertising world. A man of morals, intelligence and integrity. He taught me many things that helped me in my professional life. I will be forever grateful that I had the honor of knowing him. I am truly sorry he has left us way too soon. My thoughts go out to his family. Please know he will be missed.
Jackie
February 19, 2013 at 5:03 pm
I was hired at the same time as Jon this summer, so we were trained together and I got to learn about his life. I know Jon wanted nothing more than to provide for his family. He was a really nice guy and I was very sad to learn of his death last week. I feel for his wife and young children, and hope they get through this time with lots of help from family and friends. Wish I would have reached out to Jon the other week when I was wondering how he was doing. If there is anything I can do to help, please allow his family to reach out to me. So sorry for your loss.
Mr. Scott Didra
February 23, 2013 at 12:13 pm
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the entire Laubach family. Elliot is a student of mine and when I heard about this my heart sank. I did not know Jonathon personally but as a teacher I have experienced the love and devotion of a child that was raised by Jonathon and Gretchen Laubach. Elliot is an incredible young man. An extremely talented, respectful, humble, young person who would do anything for anyone. Children often take on the traits of their parents and through Elliot I know that Jonathon must have been one very special person. My heart continues to go out to Elliot and his entire family.