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Josh Early chocolatiers enjoy sweet smell of retirement after decades serving Lehigh Valley - lehighvalleylive.com

The fourth and fifth generations of leadership at John Early Candies, with locations in Bethlehem Township and South Whitehall. From left, Lisa Medero; Barry Dobil Sr.; Marcy Dobil; Barry Dobil Jr.; and Amy Barnett.

The tradition will continue at Josh Early Candies even after longtime owners Barry Dobil Sr. and Marcy (Early) Dobil decided to hang their aprons for good. Chocolate Candy Machine

Josh Early chocolatiers enjoy sweet smell of retirement after decades serving Lehigh Valley - lehighvalleylive.com

The Dobils have delighted patrons with their chocolate creations for several decades at the company’s two locations: 3620 Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem Township; and at 4640 Tilghman St. in South Whitehall Township. It’s easily been 50 years for Barry Dobil Sr., who began working at what started as his in-laws’ chocolate shop. His wife, Marcy Dobil, can argue she helped her parents at the store as early as elementary childhood. The couple were Parkland High School sweethearts, graduating with the Class of 1969.

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