Teresa S. “Tess” “Tessie” Breen

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Teresa S. “Tess” “Tessie” Breen, 87, formerly of College Hill and Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Born: November 24, 1922, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Saxon Sengon.

Personal: Her husband of 50 years, David J., whom she married on Valentine’s Day in 1946, died May 26, 1998.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1940 and East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. Tess was a third grade teacher for the Easton Area School District, retiring in 1974. She loved clothes and served on the Hess Brothers Fashion Board when she was a senior in college.  She enjoyed spending summers at the Jersey and Delaware shores with her family and friends.  Tessie looked forward to auctions, flea markets, garage sales and playing her daily number in the lottery, which she often won.  She had a great sense of humor and her family will miss that easily triggered laugh.

Memberships: She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and a former member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

Survivors: two daughters, Rosemary B. Wolfe and her husband Tom, of Bristow, VA, and Susan Breen and Oliver Gabrielli of Palmer Township, several nieces and nephews. Her son, David T., died in 1969. Three brothers, Francis, Aloysius, Thomas and six sisters, Margaret, Gertrude, Marie, Virginia, Dorothy and Rita died earlier.

Services: Friends may call Friday 6-8pm in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Judith B. Kately

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Judith B. Kately, 72, of Forks Township, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: June 4, 1937, in Scranton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Capwell Borgeson.

Personal: She and her husband, William “Pete”, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on January 26th. Judith retired in 1997 from Binney & Smith where she worked for over 30 years.  She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. Years ago she bowled in leagues at Bar-Don Lanes.

Memberships: She was a member of the 25 Year Club at Binney & Smith.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, William “Pete”, she is survived by two sons, William Jr. and his wife Patricia, of Glassboro, NJ and Scott and his wife Robin, of Nazareth; a daughter, Kristi Caffrey and her husband Steve, of Effort, PA; two brothers, John Borgeson and his wife Dianne and Robert Borgeson, all of Forks Township; two sisters, Ruth “Beverly” LaDuca and her husband Carmelo, of Palmer Township and Sandra Matyger, of Forks Township; seven grandchildren, Megan, Kevin, Ryan and Alyssa Kately, Jordan, Mackenzie and Cameron Caffrey.

Services: will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Call Friday 10;00 - 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Salvation Army, 1110 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Miller

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Geraldine A. “Gerry” Miller, 61, of Easton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: June 10, 1948 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of Evelyn Haschak, of West Easton, and the late Floyd Winger.

Personal: Gerry last worked for James River Corporation, Forks Township.  She was a graduate of Easton Area High School. Gerry enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors: in addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Charlotte L. Travis, of Easton, and Krystal L. Gellock, with whom she resided; two brothers, Richard and Michael Gellock, both of Easton; four sisters, Barbara Fisher, of Wind Gap, Amy Gellock, of Palmerton, Rose Hirko, of Palmer Township and Tracey Jennings, of Easton; and a grandson, Nathan Sigafoos.  A son, William Travis, died earlier.

Services: Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Bernadette A. Weidaw

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Bernadette A. Weidaw, 89, formerly of Easton, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s.

Born: August 2, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth McNamarra Kernahan .

Personal: Her husband of 66 years, Edward, died June 17, 2008. She was a 1940 graduate of Phillipsburg Parochial High School. Bernadette enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, baking and gardening.

Memberships: She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Survivors: four daughters, Claire Ann McAghan, of Lebanon, OH, Denice Adams, of Palmer Township, Mary Elizabeth Fritchman-Grube, of Forks Township and Bernadette Stamn, of Reinhold, PA, a sister, Mary Buck, of Bath, ME, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A brother, Arthur Kernahan, died earlier.

Services: Private services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA  18017.

Anne Theresa Pierzga

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Anne Theresa Pierzga, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill after a long illness with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born: July 10, 1925, in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Attinello.

Personal: Her husband, Stanley, died in 1989.  She graduated from Phillipsburg High School. Anne traveled to Europe in the early fifties with her newlywed Master Sergeant husband while he was stationed in Germany after the war. Upon their return to the states, they started one of several businesses they would own over the years.  She was employed by the Easton Public Library for 24 years before retiring in 2009 due to health reasons. Anne was an avid reader and loved to complete crossword puzzles while crocheting caps for newborn babies to be used at local hospitals. She will be remembered as someone who cared about others and gave of herself when anyone was in need.  Her energy and commitment to excellence at work will be missed.

Survivors: two sons, Stanley, of Bethlehem and Michael and his wife Jane, of State College, PA, a brother, Joseph Attinello, of Riegelsville, a sister, Peg Tharp, of Phillipsburg, NJ and two grandchildren, Nikki Fox and Bryan Pierzga.  Two brothers died earlier.

Services: Friends called Saturday, February 27, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642.

Albert E. “Bert” Oakley

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Albert E. “Bert” Oakley, 85, of Forks Township, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: February 16, 1925, in the United Kingdom, he was a son of the late Harold and Helen Gibson Oakley.

Personal: Bert retired as a steward from Safety First Volunteer Fire Company. Previously he worked for East Lawn Fire Company and Easton Children’s Home Thrift Store where he volunteered after retirement.  He had also been a manager at the former Falk’s Food Basket.  He served in the British Royal Navy as a radio operator on a PT boat during WWII.   Bert played professional soccer in England.

Memberships: He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and West Easton Athletic Association and a life member of Safety First Volunteer Fire Company.

Survivors: a son, Mark and his wife Nanci, of Palmer Township; a brother, Jack, of Seattle, WA and two grandsons, Ian and Erik.  A sister, Elizabeth Balchin, died earlier.

Services: Were held Sunday, February 28, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 South 25th St., Easton, PA 18042 or Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Eileen S. Ferri

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Eileen S. Ferri, 64, of Moravia, NY, formerly of Washington, NJ and Williams Township, PA, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at her home following a long illness.

Born: May 16, 1945, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Mary Lee Goodyear.

Personal:   She was formerly employed at the Howd Nursing Home, Moravia.  Eileen had also been a homemaker and self-employed dairy farmer, helping her husband with the bookkeeping and other chores of the farm.

Memberships:   She was a former member of Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Williams Township. Eileen was a member and past secretary of the Moravia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors: She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Mariano “Punk” Ferri, of Moravia; two sons, Wayne Allen Ferri, of Stewartsville, NJ and Christopher Owen Ferri, of Auburn, NY; a brother, Bruce D. Goodyear and his wife Beulah, of West Easton; two grandsons, Anthony and Nicolas Ferri and a granddaughter, Rachel Ferri, all of Frenchtown, NJ; many nieces and nephews.

Services: Were held Thursday, February 25, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Blue Church Cemetery, Williams Township.

Memorials: may be made to Four Town First Aid Squad, Box #28, Moravia, NY 13118.

John A. D’Huyvetters

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John A. D’Huyvetters, 77, of Palmer Township, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.

Born: May 18, 1932, in Eecloo, Belgium, he was a son of the late Raymond and Augusta D’Huyvetters Bollaert.

Personal: His wife, the former Susan M. Guffy, died May 21, 1989.  John graduated from Easton High School in 1950 and received his B.S. degree in geology from Lafayette College in 1954 where he wrestled.  He served with the Army during the Korean War.  He retired in 1993 from Metropolitan Life Insurance.  He was a founder and president of the former Quaker State Dyeing and Finishing Inc., Wilson Borough. John enjoyed gardening, oil and water color painting, fishing and metal working. He was a huge Easton wrestling, Giant, Penn State and Easton football fan.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.  John was active in the alumni associations and reunion committees of Easton High School and Lafayette College.

Survivors: a son, John A. Jr., of Port St. Lucie, FL; two daughters, Nancy Anne Hall and her husband James R., of Skippack, PA and Linda Marie, at home; five grandchildren, Susan Ann and Dana Rose Hall, Daniel Jacob, John August III and Alexander Louis D’Huyvetters.

Services: a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Jane’s Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township.  Call Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the church. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation c/o Suite 105, 300 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923.

Betty J. Frantz

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Betty J. Frantz, 79, of Williams Township, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born: February 21, 1930, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Rissmiller Jernee.

Personal: Her husband, Joseph H., died July 19, 2005.

Memberships: She was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, Williams Township.

Survivors: three sons, Russell and Gary, both at home and Michael, of Allentown; a daughter, Joanne Ibaugh, at home; two sisters, Mildred Rader, of Beach Haven, NJ and Linda Regalis, of Palmer Township; three grandsons, John, Justin and Joshua Ostrander and three great-grandchildren, Kara, Bella and Christopher.

Services: Were held Friday, February 19, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Burial in Raubsville Cemetery.

Memorials: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.

Dolores Jean Kadjeski Samoilov

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Dolores Jean Kadjeski Samoilov, 42, of Wilson Borough, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her mother’s home.

Born: March 3, 1967 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of Dolores Grace English Kadjeski, of Forks Township, and the late Robert J. Kadjeski.

Personal: She and her husband, Victor, celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary on April 19, 2009. Dolores last worked as Director of Nursing for Brighton Gardens, St. Charles, IL. She previously worked at ManorCare, Palmer Township. A geriatric nurse, Dolores was devoted to ensuring her patients were as comfortable as possible. She was a 1985 graduate of Easton Area High School, attended West Chester University and received a RN degree from Northampton Community College. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.  She had a heart of gold in taking care of her husband and son. Dolores loved music, singing and writing song lyrics and poetry.  She was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors: in addition to her husband and mother, a son, Alexander Robert, at home, two brothers, Michael Kadjeski and his wife Louise, of Mechanicsburg and Robert Kadjeski and his wife Trina, of Forty Fort, a sister, Jennifer Marshall and her husband Steven, of Palmer Township, nieces and nephews.

Services: Were held Thursday, February 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial will be private.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her son, Alexander Robert Samoilov, to establish a trust fund, c/o the funeral home, Easton, PA 18042.

William R. Marazi

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William R. Marazi, 85, formerly of Lower Mt. Bethel Township, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: March 28, 1924, in Martins Creek, PA, he was a son of the late Alexander and Rose Horvath Marazi.

Personal: He retired in 1986 from Ingersoll Rand Company, Turbo Division, where he worked for 43 years.  Bill graduated from Easton High School in 1942 and served as a sergeant with the Army during WWII.

Memberships: He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Bill was a member of the Stockertown Rod & Gun Club, a life member of Order of Fleas and Citizen Hose Company and a founding member of the former Sandt’s Eddy Fire Company.

Survivors: a sister, Elizabeth, of Gracedale; nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Alexander, Louis, John and Frank and a sister, Margaret, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, February 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Entombment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church, 132 S. Fifth St., Easton, PA 18042.

Alice E. Everitt

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Alice E. Everitt, 85, of Williams Township, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: April 20, 1924 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Boruta Novak.

Personal: Her husband of 50 years, George E., died April 23, 1999. She was employed by the former United Sportswear, Easton, for 20 years.  Alice enjoyed flower gardening and country western music.

Memberships: She was a member of Durham Lutheran Church.

Survivors: three sons, Ronald B., of Williams Township, Gary J., of Williams Township and his wife Denise, and William and his wife Karen, of Wind Gap, five grandchildren, Billie Jo, Deanna Rae, Gary George, Krista and Alisha, and six great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, George L., three brothers, Raymond, Edward and Stanley, and four sisters, Jennie, Helen, Jessie and Stella.

Services: Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 17, in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Lillian S. Daneels

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Lillian S. Daneels, 88, of Palmer Township, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her home.

Born: December 19, 1921, in Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Eva Horvath Stahler.

Personal: She and her husband, William A., celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 9th. Lillian was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting and reading.

Survivors:   in addition to her husband, William, is a daughter, Christine L. Shuman, of Walnutport, two grandchildren, Cory Shuman and his wife Nikki, of Bath and Trina Coleman and her husband Herb, of Glendale, AZ and six great-grandchildren, Mariah, Sierra and China Coleman and Alex, Amber and Andrew Shuman.

Services: Private arrangements under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Leonard J. Albrough

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Leonard J. Albrough, 90, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: January 26, 1920, in Brimley, MI, he was a son of the late George and Helen Holmes Albrough.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Amelia Benincasa, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2009.  He attended Cornell College and served with the Coast Guard during WWII. He retired in 1978 from Transmix where he worked for 15 years.  Previously he owned and operated Better Service Shop, an appliance repair business in Michigan.  Leonard enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Amelia, he is survived by a son, Richard and his wife Beth, of Monroe, NC; four daughters, Carol Ann Albrough, of Grand Blanc, MI, Susan T. Hans and her husband Frederick, of Bethlehem, Patricia J. Muschlitz and her husband Richard, of Forks Township and Julie M. Pologruto and her husband Stephen, of Purcellville, VA; three sisters, Emily Nichols, of Miamisburg, OH, Olive Sooros, of CA and Dorothy Stafford, of Traverse City, MI; nine grandchildren, Julie Andress, Kenneth Stumpf, Brian and Michael Hans, Tammy Trimmer, Mark Albrough, Andrea Hake, Victoria Albrough and Lisa Pologruto; five great-grandchildren, Nicole and Austin Andress, Amelia Hans, Adam Trimmer, Asher and Tyler Hake. A brother, Frank, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, February 16, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Lorraine M. Servaty

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Lorraine M. Servaty, 85, of Bath, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.

Born: July 21, 1924, in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Lynch Kaine.

Personal: Her husband, Edward J. Servaty, died May 2, 1983. She retired from AT & T, Morristown, NJ.  Lorraine enjoyed ceramics, playing cards and bingo.

Memberships: She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bath.

Survivors: a son, Richard Servaty and his fiancée Dawn Cascioli, of Wilson Borough; two daughters, Patricia Ann Fischer and her fiancé John P. Klueber, of Williams Township and Gloria Jean Kelly, of Bath; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. A son, Leonard Servaty, a grandson, David Servaty and two brothers, Lawrence and Wallace Kaine, died earlier.

Services: were held Saturday, February 13, from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis & St. Joseph Sts., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the Center for Vision Loss, 260 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Annette H. Davis

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Annette H. Davis, 89, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: March 14, 1920, in Worcester, MA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest A. and Alphonsine M. Gadouary deVillers.

Personal: Her husband, Charles R., died March 14, 1982.  She graduated from St. Vincent’s Nursing School, Worcester. Annette was a former private duty nurse associated with Easton Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital and the former Betts Hospital,  She served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. Annette enjoyed archery, needlepoint, knitting and crossword puzzles.  She dearly loved boating and lake fishing with her son and late husband.

Memberships: She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.  Annette was also a member of the former Private Duty Nurses Association at Easton Hospital.

Survivors: two sons, Charles F. and his wife Robin, of Stockertown and John E. and his wife Deborah, of Palmer Township; a sister, Gloria Antkowiak, of Oxford, MA; five grandchildren, David Davis, Janara Hoppock, Sondra Witmer, Robert “Bobby” and Samantha Jo Davis and three great-grandchildren. A son, Robert E. Davis, a brother, Ernest R. deVillers and a sister, Lucelle Pope, died earlier.

Services: Private services will be held under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.  Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers to the Gracedale Nursing Home, ATTN: Volunteer Services/Activities Fund, Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Russell J. Cortez, Sr.

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Russell J. Cortez, Sr., 80, of Easton, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at his home.

Born: September 15, 1929 in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Martin and Antoinette Cortez.

Personal: His wife, the former Alice L. Poff, passed away December 4, 2000.  Russell retired from Victaulic, formerly Lehigh Foundry, where he worked for 30 years. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.

Memberships: He was a member of the Wilson Boro Democratic Club and Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 45.

Survivors: a son, Martin and his wife, Cathy of Alexandria, VA, a daughter, Donna Cortez of Lower Nazareth Township, a step-son, Paul Keller and his wife Bonnie, of Phillipsburg, NJ, a step-daughter, Marla Consentino of Easton, two brothers, Carmen and Martin, five sisters, Mary, Virginia, Dolores, Margaret and Nellie, several grandchildren and great- grandchildren.  A son, Russell Jr., died earlier.

Services: Were held Friday, February 12, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Burial n Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Bryan G. Smith

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Bryan G. Smith, 48, of Easton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: July 28, 1961, in Easton, he was a son of Ruth M. Derr Smith, of Easton and the late Barton G. Smith, Sr. 

Personal: Bryan was an avid Phillies fan.

Survivors: in addition to his mother, Ruth, is a brother, Barton G. Jr. and his wife Patricia, of Easton; two sisters, Sharon Smith, of Lakeland, FL and Linda Farrell and her husband Patrick, of Moosic, PA, a niece, Rita Lutzi Cramer and two nephews, Barton G. Smith III and Stephen F. Smith. A brother, Bruce G., died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, February 11, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Hay’s Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family c/o the funeral home, Easton, PA 18042.

Irene M. Piatt

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Irene M. Piatt, 73, of Wilson Borough, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Easton Nursing Center.

Born: May 9, 1936, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Holva Burkevich.

Personal: She was retired as a private duty nurse. Irene enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to the radio and playing bingo. She was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors: two sons, Thomas F. Piatt, Jr., of Palmer Township and Karl K. Markle, of Wilson Borough; a daughter, Terry Julian and her husband Jay, of Easton; a brother, Joseph Burkevich, of Anchorage, AK; two sisters, Joan DeGroff, of Lopatcong, NJ and Jean Steele, of Belvidere, NJ; four grandchildren, Jayson and Shannon Julian, Jeremy and Corey McNear; three great-grandsons, Jordan Dobbin, Zachary and Nicholas Julian. A son, Kenneth K. Markle, two brothers, Walter and Delbert Burkevich and a sister, Catherine Herman, died earlier.

Services: Graveside services were held Friday, February 5, in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: Easton Nursing Center Resident Activity Fund, 498 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.

Ruth A. Liberti

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Ruth A. Liberti, 88, of Easton, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: November 22, 1921, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Royal and Mae Hixon Lauer.

Personal: Her husband of 43 years, Joseph V. Liberti, died November 19, 1982.    Ruth retired from the former Orr’s Department Store, where she worked for 30 years.  She enjoyed reading, playing cards and bingo.

Memberships: Ruth was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Survivors: a son, Ronald J. and his wife Barbara, of Easton; a daughter,  Terrilynn Brown and her husband James, of Easton; seven grandchildren, Joseph, Howard, Chantal, Heather, Marshall, Chad and Joseph, twelve great-grandchildren, Andrew, James, Amber, Leoncia, Sydney, Aurora, Justin, Emma, William, Nolen, Donavan and Gracie, and a great great granddaughter, Victoria. A daughter, Phyllis A. Long, died in 2008, three brothers, Lester, Kenneth and Carl Lauer and two sisters, Helen Falvey and Virginia Hank, died earlier.

Services:   Were held Friday, February 5, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Burial in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.

Theodore J. “Ted” Strazewski

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Theodore J. “Ted” Strazewski, 84, formerly of West Easton, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 in New Eastwood.

Born: June 5, 1925 in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zlotnicka Strazewski.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Jennie J. Borowski, would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on February 15, 2010. He retired in 1987 from the City of Easton, Bureau of Water, where he was employed for 37 years. Ted served with the Navy during World War II.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Ted was also a member of the Polish American Club, West Easton Athletic Association, Safety First Volunteer Fire Company, VFW Post 1290 and Lester W. Pfeffer, American Legion Post 611.

Survivors: in addition to his wife Jennie are three daughters, Deborah Lewandowski, of Phillipsburg, NJ and her husband Gerald, Laurie Jean Steele and her husband Bruce, of Cocoa, FL and Maryann Eich and her husband Dennis, of Flowery Branch, GA; a brother, Leo Spadzinski, of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three brothers, John and Henry Strazewski and Adam Spadzinski and two sisters, Sophie Fielding and Jennie Vitko, died earlier.

Services: Were held Wednesday, February 3, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery. 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA 18045.

Clarence W. “Punkin” Hower

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Clarence W. “Punkin” Hower, Jr., 68, of Easton, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Triumph Hospital.

Born: Feb. 5, 1941 in Easton, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Sr, and Grace Blondell Hower.  His step-mother, Edith Bigley Hower, also died earlier.

Personal: He and his wife, the former, Louisa A. Davis, would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 12, 2010.  He last worked at the Hunterdon Developmental Center, Clinton, NJ. Clarence was a retired self employed roofing and siding contractor. Years ago he was a bartender at the former Mt. Vernon Hotel. Punkin was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Memberships: He was a member of Liberty Hose Co., West Easton Athletic Association, Lester Pfeffer American Legion Post 611, VFW Post 1290, Concordia Maennerchor and a life member of Pioneer A.A., Order of Fleas, Safety First Volunteer Fire Co. and Citizen Hose Co.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Louisa, are four sons, Brian Hower and Linda Kelly of Wilson, Ronald and his wife, Linda of Danielsville, Dwayne of Easton and Michael and his wife, Andrea of Kunkletown, two daughters, Sherri Hower and Wendy Shupe and her husband, Garry, all of Easton, a brother, Wayne of Easton, two sisters, Donna DeHaven and Mary Burke, both of Phillipsburg, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A sister, Peggy Caravetta, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, February 2, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Hay’s Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the family c/o the funeral home.

Elizabeth A. Shull

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Elizabeth A. Shull, 91, of Easton, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: March 28, 1918 in Wilson Borough, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Anna Miller Lucas.

Personal: Her husband, Harrison R. Shull, died in 1973.  Elizabeth graduated from Wilson High School.  Years ago she was employed by the former Dixie Cup Co.  Elizabeth enjoyed doll collecting and flower gardening.

Memberships: She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Survivors: two sons, Brian J. and his wife, Darlene of Easton, Kevin G. at home, two daughters, Elizabeth Anne Slack and her husband, David of Dover, DE and Rita E. Greenleaf of Easton, four grandsons, four great-children, a great-great-granddaughter.  A grandson, Scott Greenleaf, four brothers, Joseph, Ernest, Benjamin and Wilbur Lucas and four sisters, Sister M. Rita Estelle, Anne Kelly, Martha Harms and Mary Scholl died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, February 2, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis and St. Joseph Sts., Easton.  Burial in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Saba

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Marie Saba, 77, of Forks Township, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: June 16, 1932 in Kfarsghab, Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Amin and Maroun Khoury Nehme.

Personal:   She and her husband, Edmond, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2010. Marie was co-owner with her husband of the former Chestnut Hill Tavern, Forks Township, for 31 years.  Years ago she worked for American Can Company, Washington, NJ, for 6 years. She was an avid pastry chef, known by many as “Marie Gateau” and enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and knitting.

Memberships: She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Easton.

Survivors: in addition to her husband Edmond, a son, Antoine and his wife Maria, of Bushkill Township; four daughters, Yolla Elias, of Bethlehem, Renee Melan and her husband Lazarus, of Forks Township, Susie Makhoul and her husband Nabil, of Allentown, and Aline Saba, of Bedminster, NJ; two sisters, Susie Khoury and Solha Chaya, both of Kfarsghab, Lebanon, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews throughout Lebanon and Australia.  A brother, Mayor Nehme, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, February 2, from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough, followed by a Divine Liturgy in Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 4th and Ferry Sts., Easton.  Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the church, Easton, PA 18042.

Catherine Matyger

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Catherine Matyger, 81, of Palmer Township, passed away quietly at home on Thursday, January 28, 2010.

Born: August 3, 1928, in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Viola Hartley Govan.

Personal: She retired from Aura Ceramics in 2005.  Previously, she was employed by the former Fredwell.

Survivors: three brothers, John Govan, Larry Keiper and Gerald Policelli and his wife Sharon, a niece, Katie Harstine and her husband Russell, two nephews, Chris Blomquist and George Mitchell, a sister-in-law, Carmen Govan, a daughter-in-law, Penny Matyger, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and her pets, Midnight and Shadow. Her son, Joseph Matyger and siblings, Dave and Roseann Govan and Margaret Mitchell, died earlier.

Services: Private.  Arrangements by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: May be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Letha M. Foulds

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Letha M. Foulds, 95, of Forks Township, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: June 7, 1914 in Alpha, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Gladys Bird Yeager.

Personal: Her husband, Alfred, died May 9, 1979. Years ago, she worked for the former General Analine and Film. Letha enjoyed doing arts and crafts and shopping.

Memberships: She was an active member of Palmer Moravian Community Church, where she was formerly a sacristan, Sunday school teacher and delivered meals on wheels.  She had also been a member of the Yahs Group and Ruth Circle at church.

Survivors: two daughters, Patricia Wikert and her husband Neal, with whom she resided, and Vicki Schneider and her husband Bruce, of Palmer Township; five grandchildren, Kevin Wikert and his wife Amy, Julie Kast and her husband Justin, Timothy Wikert, Patrick Schneider and Kaitlyn Schneider; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Kendall Wikert, Kaylie Kast and Keira Schneider.  Twin sons and seven half-brothers and half-sisters died earlier.

Services: Were held Monday, February 1, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to the church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045.

Phillip J. “Phil” Schaffer

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Phillip J. “Phil” Schaffer, 32, of Bethlehem Township, went to be with his family in heaven on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born: August 25, 1977, in Wilson Borough, he was a loving son of James W. Sr. and Nancy E. Stawisky Schaffer, of Palmer Township.

Personal: Phil graduated from Easton Area High School in 1996 and Allentown Business School in 2001. He enjoyed golfing, pool, bowling and going to Myrtle Beach. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and Mets fan.  Phil’s favorite saying was “Don’t sweat the small stuff ‘cause it’s the big stuff that will get ya.”

Memberships: He was a member of various social clubs in the Easton area.

Survivors: In addition to his parents he is survived by the love of his life, Bernice Perazzetti and her son John, with whom he resided, a brother, James W. Jr. and his wife Kate, of Palmer Township; a sister, Candice Wagner, of Easton; three nieces, Shatika Schaffer, of Allentown, Aliza and Andreya Wagner, of Easton; a nephew, Aaron Wagner, of Easton, a great-niece and great-nephew, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services: A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, January 29, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family c/o the funeral home, Easton, PA 18042.

Frank Allen Sexton

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Frank Allen Sexton, 43, of Easton, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at his home.

Born: March 23, 1966 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of Ann Richline Sexton, of Phillipsburg, NJ, and the late Roy A. Sexton.

Personal: He graduated from Phillipsburg High School.

Survivors: in addition to his mother Ann, a daughter, Jessica Christian, of Phillipsburg, NJ, two brothers, Roy Sexton, Jr., of Wilson Borough, and Michael Sexton, of Bartlett, TN, two sisters, Sara Adams and Rosemarie Sexton, both of Phillipsburg, NJ, nieces and nephews.  Two brothers, Robert Richline, Sr. and Kevin Sexton, died earlier.

Services: Private under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Louis Horwath

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Louis Horwath, 97, of Palmer Township, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in ManorCare.

Born: March 21, 1912, in Budapest, Hungary, he was a son of the late Elizabeth Horwath.

Personal: His wife, the former Helen May Schneebeli, died September 24, 1986.  He was known as “Louie the Baker”, having owned and operated Horwath Bakery Service, Easton, for sixty years.

Survivors: two daughters, Sandra Sweeney, of Bel Air, MD and Nancy Scheid and her husband William, of Coral Springs, FL; a sister, Elizabeth Werkheiser, of Saylorsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Lisa and her husband Mike Fama, Christine DiMattei and Cheryl Hinson and her husband Chris; three great-grandchildren, Angela Fama, Lydia and Nathan Hinson.  A brother, Charles Horwath, died earlier.

Services: Graveside services were held Monday, February 1, in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township.  Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

George L. Mertz

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George L. Mertz, Sr., 81, of Easton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2010, and was reunited with his beloved wife.

Born: June 15, 1928 in Easton, he was a son of the late Ervin and Louisa Mertz.

Personal: His wife of 50 years, the former Edith LaBar, died June 14, 1998.  George retired from Bethlehem Steel, where he was employed for over 20 years.  He served with the Navy during World War II.

Memberships: George was a life member of Citizen Hose Co. and a member of Liberty Hose Co.

Survivors: three sons, George L. Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Yuba City, CA, John W. and his wife Margueritte, of Ocean View, DE and Barry L. and his wife Jill, of Bethlehem; four daughters, Jane M. Eichner, Jean I. Mertz and Edith M. Adams, all of Easton, and June A. Mertz, of Ocean View, DE; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Four brothers, Earl, Ken, Edward and Albert, and two sisters, Evelyn Haupock and Sis Mertz, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, January 28, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easton Hospital Hospice, 3421 Nightingale Dr., Easton, PA 18045.

William P. Kressler

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William P. Kressler, 70, formerly of Forks Township, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: August 12, 1939, in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Isabelle B. Clause Kressler.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Jerrilyn C. Lentz, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2009.  Bill graduated from Easton High School in 1957, received his BS degree from East Stroudsburg University and his MS degree from Franklin and Marshall College.  He retired as a ninth grade science teacher in 1996 from the Easton Area School District, where he worked for 35 years. Bill was instrumental in the planning and development of the Planetarium at the former Shawnee Intermediate School and served as program coordinator. Bill enjoyed classical music, participating in school plays, bowling, star gazing, rock and model train collecting.  He was an avid Phillies fan and had played in a fast pitch softball league.

Membership: He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton.  Bill was also a member of the Easton Area Education Association, PSEA, NEA, Mineral of the Month Club and served on the Forks Zoning Board in the 1970’s.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Jerrilyn, he is survived by a son, Brian P., at home, and a daughter, Christine A., of Easton, a brother, James A., of Palmer Township; two sisters, Judith M. Fenical, of Hellertown and Susan E. Campbell, of Raubsville, nieces and nephews.

Services: Will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Call Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Joyce A. Carey

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Joyce A. Carey, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at home.

Born: November 7, 1941, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Ruth I. Romig Philhower.

Personal: Her husband, Charles, died earlier.

Survivors: two brothers, Louis P. Philhower, of Bethlehem and William D. Philhower, of Hanover Twp., two sisters, Betty F. Leibensperger, of Hellertown and Judy M. Schmick, of Easton. Siblings, Doris Lear, Carl and Brenda Philhower, died earlier.

Services: Private arrangements by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Rita M. Hulbert

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Rita M. Hulbert, 97, formerly of Easton, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: December 27, 1912, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Nellie R. LaVelle Mattes.

Personal: Her husband, John L. Hulbert, Sr., died November 21, 1976.  She retired from the Surprise Store, Easton, where she worked for 10 years.

Memberships: Rita was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Survivors: two sons, John L. Hulbert, Jr., of Belfast and Jerry W. Hulbert and his wife Patricia, of Forks Township; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, William, John, Richard, Jim and Emmett Mattes and two sisters, Frances Sullivan and Helen Schenk.

Services: Private services will be held in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the church, 132 S. Fifth St., Easton, PA 18042.

Willaim R. Lamas

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William R. Lamas, 80, of Saylorsburg, formerly of Stockertown, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his home.

Born: December 13, 1929 in Easton, he was the son of the late John C. and Adeline Andrews Lamas

Personal: He and his wife, the former Carol Grube, would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 18, 2010.  He was a 1947 graduate of Wilson High School and served in the Army during the Korean War.  Bill retired in 1990 from Metro Printing, Allentown.  Prior to that he had been employed by Easton Printing.  Bill was a printer in the Lehigh Valley for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and his dogs, Rudy and Joey.

Memberships: He was a member of Safety First Volunteer Fire Company, Tatamy Fire House and the Easton Senior Circle .

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Carol, is a daughter, Cheryl Bartish and her husband, John of Nazareth, a step-son, Scott Helm and his wife, Susan of Palmer Township a step-daughter, Kelly Guadagnino and her husband, Robert of Williams Township, a brother, Charles Lamas and his wife, Myrtle of Palmer Township, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A son, William R., Jr., died in 1988, and a sister, Betty McPeek and her husband, Homer died earlier.

Services: Were held Friday, January 22, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA  18042.

Mary E. Roof

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Mary E. Roof, 92, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth.

Born: August 5, 1917 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Irene Davidson Renner.

Personal: Her husband, Robert B., died March 16, 2002. She was a 1936 graduate of Wilson High School.  She retired from the former Dixie Cup Co., Wilson Borough, where she was employed for 38 years.

Membership: She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough.

Survivors: a son, Guy and his wife, Patricia of Wind Gap and a grandson, Timothy and his fiancée, Laurie and their daughter, Alexis.  Five brothers, Lloyd, Harold, Donald Sr., Howard W. and Melvin Renner and two sisters, Gladys Renner and Mae Stanchus all died earlier.

Services: were held Tuesday, January 19, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA  18042.

Joan Marie Rabuck

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Joan Marie Rabuck, 87, of Palmer Township, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: April 28, 1922, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Kathleen Toms Schloegel.

Personal: Her husband of 36 years, Darwin A. “Bud,” passed away on October 4, 2006.  Joan was employed by the Social Security Administration where she worked for over 36 years. During WWII, she worked for the former Easton Car. She was a 1939 graduate of Easton High School. Joan enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed writing poetry and was an avid owl collector.

Survivors: a daughter, Jan M. Reph, of Palmer Township; a son, Gary L. Knauss, of Easton; a step-daughter, Sharon Rabuck and two step-sons, Arthur and Richard Rabuck, all of Easton; a sister, Vivian Harwick, of Milford, NJ; three grandchildren, Rachel Knauss, Joanie and Bryan Reph; three great-grandchildren, Jacob,  Cayley and Isabella Reph, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two grandsons, Robert Gary Knauss and Jason Robert Reph.

Services: a memorial service was held Monday, January 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 40930, Philadelphia, PA 19107-0930.

Gladys L. Snyder

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Gladys L. Snyder, 88, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Village of Willow Lane, Macungie.

Personal: Her husband, Melvin D., died December 29, 1998.

Memberships: She had been a member of the former Memorial United Church of Christ, Wilson Borough.

Survivors: a brother, William Mangold, of Scottsdale, AZ; three sisters, Lucille Kelly, of Macungie, Delores Levene, of Zephyrhills, FL and Isabel Miller, of Emmaus; nieces and nephews.  A sister, Pauline Mangold, died earlier.

Services: Were held Monday, January 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: Zion’s Lutheran Church, 5901 Kings Hwy South, Old Zionsville, PA 18068.

Jack A. Ricker

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Jack A. Ricker, 78, formerly of Easton, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: May 10, 1931 in Easton, he was a son of the late John F. and Florence Sigman Ricker.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Mary Jane Shafer, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 7, 2010. Jack last worked for Star Pontiac, Easton. He had driven trucks for various companies in the Easton and Phillipsburg areas for over 35 years.  He enjoyed stock car racing, camping and RVing.

Memberships: Jack was a member Tatamy Fire House, West Easton Athletic Association, Safety First Fire Company and Coachman Easygoers, Chapter 14.
 
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Mary Jane, a son, John and his wife Diane E. and two daughters, Diane L. Ricker and Jacquelyn Erdie and her husband, Donald, all of Nazareth, four grandchildren, Donald, Jr., and Daniel Erdie, Timothy Ricker and Marissa Reed and her husband Howard, a great-granddaughter, Ella Rose Reed, a niece, Patti Jane Caplette, her husband Ron and their sons, Jon-Michael and Logan. A sister, Jane Plews, died earlier.

Services:   Were held Friday, January 15, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Burial in Arndt Cemetery.

Memorials: to VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Dorothy I. Michael

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Dorothy I. Michael, 79, of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: April 24, 1930, in Fountain Hill, PA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas D. and Elvira L. Smith Michael.

Personal: Years ago she worked at Bushkill Park. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Memberships: Dorothy was a member of West Easton Athletic Association.

Survivors: a son, Wayne D., of Palmer Township; two sisters, Annette Yeakel and June Mitchell, both of Easton; nieces and nephews. Five brothers, Thomas, Lawrence, Robert, Harry and Randolph and a sister, Shirley McEntire, died earlier.

Services: were held Thursday, January 14, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. urial in Hay’s Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the family c/o the funeral home, Easton, PA 18042.

Beatrice S. Gordon

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Beatrice S. Gordon, 94, formerly of Williams Township, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: October 15, 1915 in Plainfield Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hahn and Annie Hahn McCarty.

Personal: Her husband, Arthur “Jerry” Gordon, died in 1988.  Beatrice retired from the former Northampton Pants Co., Easton.

Memberships: She was a member of Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Williams Township.

Survivors: a son, Donald L. and his wife Joanne, of Forks Township, a daughter-in-law, Barbara, of FL, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A son, Arthur F. and a sister, Esther Werner, died earlier.

Services: Private services and interment are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.

Memorials: may be made to Christ E.C. Church, 2100 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, PA 18042.

Margaret R. Fatzinger

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Margaret R. Fatzinger, 95, formerly of Easton and Culver City, CA, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: July 3, 1914 in Nazareth, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Vestilla Renner Frantz.

Personal: Her husband, Charles R.E. Fatzinger, died November 15, 1983. Margaret enjoyed embroidery, knitting and crocheting.

Survivors: nieces and nephews, Victor Laubach, Nancy Frantz, Gloria Bonners and Robert Frantz, and great-nieces and great-nephews. A brother, Russell Frantz, and two sisters, Evelyn Frantz and Virginia Laubach, died earlier.

Services: Private arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.

Memorials: Blind Association of Northampton County, 260 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Roland E. Sandt

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Roland E. Sandt, 88, of Forks Township, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: February 2, 1921 in Easton, he was a son of the late Ernest and Anna Frantz Sandt.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Virginia Hahn, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 13, 2009.  Roland retired from ANPA, Reston, VA, formerly located in Forks Township, where he was employed for 34 years.  He was a 1938 graduate of Easton High School and served with the Navy during World War II.  Roland enjoyed high school sporting events, photography and playing bridge.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Easton, where he was active years ago in the Lutheran Church Men, was Sunday school superintendent for 20 years, and served on church council and the property committee. He was a member of Easton Lodge #152 F & AM.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Virginia, three sons, Charles and his wife Twila, of Irmo, SC, John and his wife Joy, of Allentown and Maj. Gary and his wife Pennie, stationed with the Air Force in Belgium; a daughter, Susan Doll and her husband Dani, of Palmer Township; a sister, Janet Sandt, of Forks Township, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Jeffrey E. died in 1962, two brothers, Henry and Arthur, and two sisters, Lena Fehr and Sylvia Kleinle, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, January 12, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Hay’s Cemetery.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, 610 W. Berwick St., Easton, PA 18042.

Vivian M. Fowler

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Vivian M. Fowler, 89, formerly of Hanover Township, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.

Born: May 24, 1920, in Indianapolis, IN, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Warner Rickey.

Personal: Her husband, C. Robert Fowler, died in 1985. Years ago, she worked for the former Dixie Cup Company.  Vivian graduated from Wilson High School in 1938.  She enjoyed flower arranging, music, crafts and traveling.

Memberships: She was a former member of Advent Moravian Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: a son Mark and his wife Karen, of Bethlehem, a daughter, Leanne Bennett and her husband Robert, of Macungie; two grandsons, Robert and Randolph Bennett and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Leroy Rickey and two sisters, Evelyn Seeger and Madora Kellogg.

Services: were held Monday, January 11, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to Moravian Hall Square, 175 West North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Grace E. Hendershot

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Grace E. Hendershot, 79, formerly of Williams Township, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in Slatebelt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born: March 14, 1930, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Frankenfield Unangst.

Personal: Her husband, Clyde “Spence” Hendershot Jr., died March 4, 1990.  Grace graduated from Easton High School in 1947. She was an avid bingo player.

Memberships: Grace was a lifelong member of Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Williams Township.

Survivors: three children, Terry C., of Bethlehem Township, Bonnie Piraino and her husband Frank, of Saylorsburg, PA and Mark J. and his wife Katrina, of Raleigh, NC;  five grandchildren, Sara, Thomas, Christopher, Chad and Ashley and two great-granddaughters, Samantha and Ada.  A brother, Donald Unangst and a sister, Helen Werkheiser, died earlier.

Services: were held Saturday, January 9, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church, 2100 Morgan Hill Road, Easton, PA 18042.

Charles R. Kozischek

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Charles R. Kozischek, 75, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at his home.

Born: February 9, 1934 in Pittston, PA, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary Kozischek.

Personal: His wife, the former Geraldine Slabinski, died May 18, 1998. He retired from the Easton Area School District, where he was a Spanish teacher at Easton Area High School for 35 years and years ago had been an assistant football coach.  Charlie was a graduate of Pittston High School and Lafayette College where he played football. He served with the US Army.  He enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved all types of music especially organ and piano.

Memberships: He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Easton, where he was the men’s choir director and organist at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for 35 years.  He was a life member of Liberty Hose Company.

Survivors: a daughter, Suzanne L. Mullick, of Ridgewood, NY, a son, Kenneth C., of Bronx, NY, and three grandchildren, Taylor Kijak, Sylk Kozischek and Sayf Mullick.  A daughter, Karen L. Kijak, three brothers, Robert, Albert and Donald, and a sister Mary Lou Conway, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, January 8, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis & St. Joseph’s Streets, Easton.  Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, PA.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: may be made to the church, c/o 132 S. Fifth St., Easton, PA 18042.