Donald L. Cassady

Donald L. Cassady

June 28, 1954 – October 14, 2021

Donald L. Cassady, 67, of Northampton, PA passed away Thursday, October 14th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, PA.

Donald was born in Uniontown, PA on June 28, 1954, a son of the late Thoburn E. and Elwanda (Head) Cassady.

He was the husband of Karen (Kroboth) Cassady. They celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this past June. Donald was a 1972 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and received his Bachelors in Education in 1976 from the former East Stroudsburg State College. Donald had a passion for cooking and entertaining friends. He enjoyed traveling, the theater, music, going to concerts, singing, and playing the piano.

Donald began his 30-year career with GMS Inc. in Kensington, MD working 18 years as an Implementation and Training Manager, 5 years as Director of Accounting Services, and 7 years as President and CEO, before retiring on December 31, 2020. Prior to that, Donald was employed for 4 years at the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley and for the former Butz & Williams PC in Pen Argyl.

Donald was a member and current President of the Northampton County 4-H Center.

In addition to his wife, Karen, Donald is survived by a brother, Charles Cassady, husband of Linda, Mother-in-Law, Tessie Kroboth, Brother-in-Law, Karl Kroboth husband of Beth, Sister-in-Law, Kathy Griggs, and two nephews, Isaak Griggs and Will Kroboth.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, October 26th, from 6 – 8 PM at James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 200 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA. A celebration of Donald’s life will be announced at a later date. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northampton County 4-H Center, Scholarship Fund, c/o the funeral home, 200 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

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James B. Gaffney Funeral Home