John D. Pahmer of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown.  He was 79.  

Born in New York City, John enjoyed a successful career in advertising and sales in the direct marketing business.  He and Suzanne Roper were happily married for more than 40 years. He found great pleasure in music, especially classical, opera, and jazz. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and immersing himself in culture and history by reading, visiting museums, and experiencing the world first-hand. A lifelong learner, in recent years he dedicated himself to studying bridge to improve his game and learning Italian.

John will be greatly missed and eternally loved by those whose lives he touched. In addition to his wife Suzanne, John is survived by his loving and devoted children; Allyson L. Pahmer of Arlington, VA and John D. Pahmer, Jr. of Nashville, TN.

John’s family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:30 AM until his Memorial Service at 11:30 AM at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Rd., New Hope, PA 18938.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (www.ChamberOrchestra.org), 1520 Locust St. #500, Philadelphia PA 19102.