Jacob Ike

Jacob  Ike

Jacob Ike, 95, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Forks Twp., PA, passed away Monday, April 7th, at the home of his daughter, with whom he was residing.

Born:  Jacob was born in Palmer Twp., PA on May 21, 1918, a son of the late Russell and Mabel (Stout) Ike.

Personal:  He was the widower of Arlene A. (Ackerman) Ike, who died in 2009.  Jacob was a self-employed  farmer in Forks Twp., PA.  He was a graduate of Easton High School.

Memberships:  He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton, PA.  Jacob was also a member of the Northampton County Farm Bureau, and a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge F & A.M.

Survivors:  Jacob is survived by two daughters, Olive Fortner and her husband Neil, of Reading, PA, and Anna Martin and her husband Andrew, of Rockville, MD;  a son, Bruce Ike and his wife Wendy, of Nazareth, PA; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services:  Funeral services will be held at the at Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, April 11th, with Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Robinson, III officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be held at Washington Cemetery, Washington, NJ.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA.  Online condolences may be made at palmerifuneralhome.com.