Asburn O. Middaugh, Sr. (Moon) was a lifelong resident and loving man of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on April7, 2023. He was 88 years old.
Asburn was born on November 20, 1934 in Phillipsburg, NJ. He had a great passion for sports but baseball was his biggest. At the age of 17 he was scouted by the Pittsburg Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. He turned down the opportunities so he could stay home and take care of his Family. He played at many fields throughout NJ and PA up until the age of 50, but the Tannery Field in Hackettstown was by far his favorite place to play. He had become a great coach to many teams at this field for the Hackettstown league.
Asburn is survived by his three loving children, Deborah Lineburg and husband Michael, Peggy Middaugh and Jay “Bird” Middaugh. Asburn was blessed with 3 grandchildren Teleshia, Krystle, Marie Gibson, Joshua Middaugh and wife Brittany Middaugh and Alexander Middaugh. He was also blessed with 2 great-grandchildren Dylan Crawford and Destiny Lineburg.
Asburn was a member of the Trinity Church in Hackettstown and a beloved friend to all that he met and was a very respected man as he also served in the Army. He was a true loving and caring man.
A viewing will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10am to 12 noon at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. A celebration will begin at 12 noon with Pastor Deb DeVos presiding. The burial will be immediately after the service at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown NJ. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
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Amber Brady says
April 11, 2023 at 5:45 pmIt was a great pleasure knowing you. Always so sweet and great to talk to. Rip. Prayers to your family
Bill & Kathy Hannigan says
April 11, 2023 at 7:02 pmMoon wa one of the good old boys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Joy Snyder says
April 11, 2023 at 10:14 pmSaddened to learn of the passing of Moon. Always had time to stop and talk and always a smile whenever we would chance to meet for years and years now…R.I.P….
Ed Wehmeyer says
April 13, 2023 at 9:43 pmWhen I played little league baseball for the Moose Lodge Azzy was one of my coaches. He taught me the mental toughness part of the game and always believe in myself and teammates. Years later we became adult friends and would often see him around the Tannery Field and various softball tournaments in the area. He was a great guy who had a positive influence on my Life. I will always remember Coach!
My deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends
KAREN M WHITE says
April 14, 2023 at 2:50 amDear Deb and Family,
Sonny was so appreciated and loved here at Hackettstown Senior Apartments. He will be sorely missed. Great pool player as well as baseball player. He always had a pleasant demeanor and smile. Loved his hats. Can’t that you and your mom enough for all the goodies you used to back us..
Love Karen and Friends at Hackettstown Senior Apts.
Roni and Bill Skinner says
April 18, 2023 at 5:16 pmAzzy always had time for everyone. He was a wealth of baseball knowledge and ability. Get a game going and show them ole boys in heaven what they missed.
Paul & Robin Wallace says
April 21, 2023 at 9:47 pmDear Middaugh family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Midsaugh.
Mr. Middaugh along with Mr. Hagerty had a huge influence on my Brothers Dave, & Bob teaching them how to play baseball correctly, and as Ed Wehmeyer already stated, such an influence on the Moose teams they played on.
Though I was way to young to the games were a pleasure to watch.
The Town will miss yet another treasure, May the LORD comfort you all as only HE can.
Writing this for my Late brother Dave, who is already home with the LORD.
In Christ alone
Paul & Robin Wallace
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