John L. (Jack) Asher, Jr.

摘要

Jack Asher, former co-chairman of Asher s Chocolates, passed away August 30 at age 83. Jack grew up in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Asher's Chocolates was started as a small candy store near Independence Hall by his grandfather in 1892 and moved to Germantown in 1896. Upon the untimely death of his father in 1966, Jack worked along with his brother Bob to salvage the business from the verge of bankruptcy. He most enjoyed working alongside his beloved staff and 4th generation family members to create and produce new treats for the customers. He became known as the "Candy Man" and served the community in many capacities. Jack's greatest joys in life were his family, the candy business, preserving history and community service.