Russell D. Parsons, 82, of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, October 7, 2013 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born: March 12, 1931 in Easton he was the son of the late Russell and Josephine (Clark) Parsons.
Personal: A 1949 graduate of Easton High School, he attended Penn State and was in sales most of his life. He played varsity football for Easton under Coach Bob Rute and was the founder of the Bethlehem Twp. Bull Dogs. He was also a co-founder of the local Kidney Foundation and an avid New York Giants fan.
Memberships: He was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth; the Varsity E Club and Easton YMCA.
Survivors: His wife of 10 years, the former Loraine Schoeneberger; 3 sons: Joseph Parsons and his wife Audria of Palmer Twp., PA; Russell Parsons of Lebanon, NJ; John Parsons and his wife Jenni of Forks Twp., PA; a daughter: Pamela Lutz of Forks Twp., PA; 3 step-children: Anthony Kraemer of Chesapeake, VA; Allene Rampulla and her husband Michael of Bethlehem, PA; Beth Ann Schlieper of Lakewood, CO; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife: the former Sally Musumeci in 1989.
Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday in Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth with visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton and 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Judith A. Harris
October 8, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Dear Joe, Audie, and Family,
How sorry I was to learn of your loss of your father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great grandfather. Although I had hoped to express my condolences to you in person on Thursday or Friday, prior commitments will prevent me from attending the calling hour or funeral.
Please know that each of you is in my thoughts now and in the days ahead.
Most sincerely,
Judy Harris .
Rich Grucela
October 9, 2013 at 9:06 am
Dear Joe, Pam, Russ, John, Loraine and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father and husband. I will miss seeing him and our conversations at the Easton Y. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sorry I am unable to attend the services.
Rich Grucela
Sam Scalzo
October 9, 2013 at 9:21 am
Pam and family,
Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Sorry, I’m unable to attend the services.
Sam Scalzo
MaryAnn Chupella
October 9, 2013 at 11:33 am
Dear Pam and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I know how special your Dad always was to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that I am here for you if you need comfort.
MaryAnn
Joe Brown
October 9, 2013 at 9:40 pm
So sorry for your loss. Russ was a wonderful man and I looked forward to seeing him in the Schoeneck Congregation on Sunday mornings. Loved chatting with him when I would do work around the house. Heaven just received another angel. May you find comfort in knowing that he did indeed touch many lives and will be missed by many. God Bless You and comfort you in this time of need.
Gary Bond
October 10, 2013 at 6:08 am
Joe, Audie, and family,
My sincere condolences and prayers to you all at this time.Your father was a positive part of my life as a youth and that is how I remember him. While no current condolence to you all, right now I’d take 82 years of a good life with such an extensive legacy as your father (children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends).
All my best at this difficult time.
Gary Bond
Dana Gooditis
October 10, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Joe, Audie, Russ, Pam, John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I wish that I could be there tonight, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold tight to the memories for comfort, and lean on your family and friends for strength. God bless.