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Sherwood Gum Obituary
Sherwood Gum, 89, born December 4th, 1934, in Pen Argyl. He was the husband
of June (Zanette) Gum, son of the late Delbert and Madelyn (Werner) Gum. He
was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School Class of 1952. He was a member and
co-captain of the football team when they won the Lehigh-Northampton League
Championship in 1951.
He graduated with a B.S. Degree from Moravian College in 1956 where he
played football for four years. While at Moravian he was Vice President of
the Men’s Council, a representative to the United Student Government
Association and the Athletic Association. He received his MBA from Lehigh
University in 1967.
He served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves at Fort Knox
and was honorary discharged in February of 1963. He retired in 1999 as
Director of Purchasing at the former Instrument Specialties in Delaware
Water Gap.
He was a 35-year member of the Wind Gap Fire Co. serving as secretary. He
was a member of the Wind Gap Planning Commission and was co-chairman of the
Ways & Means committee for Wind Gap’s 100th anniversary celebration.
He coached football for the Pen Argyl Green & White Association for many
years. He served as President of PAHS Sports Boosters from 1978-1980 and
was inducted into the Pen Argyl H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church of Pen Argyl and served
on the counting team. He volunteered at St. Joseph’s ministry.
He is survived by his wife June, daughter Deborah Martini, daughter-in-law
Stacy Gum, grandchildren Lauren Martini (George Long), Katelyn Martini, and
Conor Gum (Audrey Amoroso), sister Brenda Tomlinson and husband Lowell,
nephews David Tomlinson (Stephanie) and Brett Tomlinson (Amy), niece Janice
Villare (Charlie) and great-niece Jennifer Lorish (Mitch), great
grand-nieces and nephews Kamryn, Avery, Luke, and Zach Tomlinson, as well
as great-great grand-niece Callie.
He is preceded in death by his son James Gum (2006) and son-in-law James
Martini (2015), as well as sister-in-law Marie Manoway (Quintus).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a viewing beginning at 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM, Tuesday at the church. Interment will conclude services at St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the Jim Gum Foundation C/O the funeral home, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Elizabeth Church, C/O St. Elizabeth’s Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
Memories and Condolences
for Sherwood Gum
Lois Stopp
October 3, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lorna Overholt
September 22, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your family was an important part of my childhood.
Robert Giobbi
September 17, 2024
My thoughts are with Sherwood's family. He will be missed. Bob Giobbi
Charlayne Putek
September 17, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Mary Ann Gets and family
September 16, 2024
Sherwood was one fantastic man! So Sorry for your Loss June and family he is with Jimmy now and may he RIP,he certainly will be missed.
Darlene Widdoss
September 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Gary Heard
September 16, 2024
Our condolences to the Gum Family and Friends for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you! The Heard Family
Eric DeNardo
September 16, 2024
Lynette Gares
September 15, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Gummy will always hold a special place in our hearts. Condolences to the family.
Russ Kline
September 15, 2024
our sincere condolences and God's comfort during your time of grief. He will be greatly missed. Russ & Pam KLine Lewes De
John Williams
September 15, 2024
My condolences to the Gum Family I enjoyed doing a football award for the best football players in the slate belt in honor of his son Jimmy. He was a great man. May God comfort you during the passing of Sherwood.
God bless,
John Williams
James Matchette
September 15, 2024
June, and the Gum Family, I was truly saddened to read of Woody's passing. He and I were friends and co-workers at Instrument Specialties. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to all the family.
The Hunt Family
September 15, 2024
Junie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Gummy was a truly wonderful and kind human being who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Our condolences,
The Hunt Family
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
September 15, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Gum family (especially Brenda and family). Your love of Sherwood and your memories of him will keep him with you always.
Fondly,
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
John Favere
September 15, 2024
Mr. Gum will be missed.. We had many talks regarding baseball from little league ,high school ,Wind Gap Legion ect..He is in peace an now he will see his son again Jimmy. Prayers go out to the families
Sincerely
John&Dena
Favere
Karin Curcio
September 15, 2024
Dear June, Stacy, Connor and family
My deepest sympathy to the family of Sherwood . Such a kind gentleman who will be missed by many. A place in Heaven awaits him next to Jimmy and what a wonderful reunion that will be. May that bring comfort to all. RIP Sherwood.
Sincerely
Karin Curcio & family
LeRoy and Karen Knapp Mengel
September 15, 2024
June and Family,
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Sherwood. We are keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Valerie Striba
September 15, 2024
Sherwood was a wonderful man and pillar of Wind Gap always donating his time and his knowledge. He was my boss at Instrument Specialties, and was a a well respected and well liked gentleman. May he rest in peace with the angels.
Dennis Roberti
September 15, 2024
Rip my friend, God bless you and your family's
The Oessenick family
September 15, 2024
Such a wonderful man and contributor to the Wind Gap community and area Absent will felt by so very many for so long. A life well lived with much dignity let us all grieve for the family in this great loss.
Steve Ayars
September 14, 2024
I remember Sherwood mostly from Pen Argyl Football in the late seventies and early eighties when Jimmy played. Myself and my two best friends, Jack Singer and Todd Anderson, would be talking football with him at practice, Thursday night game films and the games. Will always remember how well he treated us. They were good times. Sherwood was genuinely a great guy. My condolences to his family.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
September 14, 2024
Sherwood, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Mary Merolla-Crumpton
September 14, 2024
Junie and family,
Gummy was a genuinely good man and loved by everyone. He will be missed by so many. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to all. With Love, Your Cousin,
Kay Stampone
September 14, 2024
June, Brenda, and family, Sherwood was a staple in the community. He gave freely of his time and services to many organizations. Keep him close with all the memories you all made with him. He joined the angels and will now be watching over everyone from heaven.
Grateful
September 14, 2024
Sherwood,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Eric DeNardo
September 13, 2024
Mr.Gum was a big influence on my life . Football , baseball life in general. He was a coach , a teacher and like a second dad to me .
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