Marc A. Sheats

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Marc A. Sheats, 61, of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at his home.

Born: On April 28, 1947, in Easton, he was a son of the late Preston F. and Miriam Fitzer Sheats.

Personal: He retired on disability in 2006 from MCS Industries where he was employed for over 12 years.  Previously, he worked for Young Volkswagon Mazda Dodge. Marc graduated from Easton High School in 1965.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Memberships: Marc was a member of First Moravian Church.

Survivors: He is survived by a brother, Alec F. Sheats and his wife Carol, of Bangor; cousins, Ann Louise and Arthur Taylor, Carolyn and Rodger Conners, Roberta and John Ackerman and Betty Larsen; close friends, Brian and Carla Weiss and his beloved dog, Mya.

Services: Were held Saturday, January 3, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Vera B. Malarchik

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Vera B. Malarchik, 87, of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born: on August 13, 1921 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Florence Ruess Hartford.

Personal: She and her husband, George, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on March 9, 2008.  Vera retired from ITT.  Prior to that, she worked for the former Dixie Cup Co. and Binney and Smith. She was of the Protestant faith.

Survivors: in addition to her husband, George, is a son, Rodney and his wife, Melinda, of Palmer Township, a daughter, Linda Brotzman and her husband, H. Jay of Palmer Township, two sisters, Marie Stewart of Forks Township and Miriam Duncan of Upper Mt. Bethel Township, three grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason and Jaime Malarchik. A brother, Frederick Hartford, and three sisters, Ada Ste. Marie, Olive Otto and Fern Morris, died earlier.

Services: will be private. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. 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

Lester T. Dormida, Jr.

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Lester T. Dormida, Jr., 72, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Hershey Medical Center.

Born: on August 25, 1936 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Lester T. Sr. and Rosanne Smith Dormida.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Carol Hixon, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on February 22, 2008.  Lester was currently employed by US Security, Harrisburg having worked in security for 30 years. He enjoyed computer games and crafts.  Lester served in the AirForce during the Vietnam War. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Memberships: He was a life member of Petersville Rod and Gun Club and the Easton Emergency Squad.  He was a former member of Suburban Rescue Squad, Lehigh Valley CB Radio Club and was a former member and past president of the Easton CB Radio Club.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Carol, is a son, Andrew T. of Duncannon, Pa, three daughters, Kim Lander and her husband, Norm of Newport, Maine, Karen Sibley and her husband, Clifford of Enfield, Maine, and Brenda of Bangor, Maine, two brothers, Thomas of Finesville, NJ and Paul of Phillipsburg, a sister, Gladys Stettler of Nazareth, six grandchildren, Lee, Vicki, Jayme, Elizbeth, Michael and Dot and two great grandchildren. A sister, Dorothy Mitchell and two grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley, died earlier.

Services: were held Wednesday, December 31, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St. Easton.

Memorials: may be made to Easton Emergency Squad, 908 Packer St., Easton, PA 18042.

Arthur C. DiLonardo, Sr.

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Arthur C. DiLonardo, Sr., 82, formerly of Shiloh Manor, Easton, PA, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born: On September 14, 1926, in New Castle, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Datillo DiLonardo.

Personal: His wife, the former Josephine Coccia, died December 10, 1997. Arthur retired from the Plainfield New Jersey School District where he was employed for 15 years.  Previously he worked for the Scotch Plains New Jersey School District.  He served in the Navy during WWII.

Memberships: Arthur was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Plainfield, NJ.

Survivors: He is survived by two sons, Arthur and his wife Donna, of Brick, NJ and Michael and his wife, Debbie, of Toms River, NJ; two daughters, Elaine Bobeck, of Palmer Township and Diane Lausten and her husband David, of Forks Township; two sisters, Jean Ann Festa, of Northampton and Marie Biondi, of North Plainfield; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Two brothers, Harry and Billy, died earlier.

Services: Graveside services was held Tuesday, December 30, in Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway, NJ.  Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

Joe Dorsey, Jr.

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Joseph W. Dorsey, Jr., 82, of Easton, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born: On November 11, 1926 in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph W. Sr. and Beatrice Colvin Dorsey.

Personal: His wife, the former Joyce Groves, died August 23, 1996. He retired in 1990 as captain of the Easton Fire Department, where he was employed for 38 ½ years. Known as “Cap”, Joe was the 1st black fireman in Easton and was named Fireman of the Year in 1990.   He had also worked at Union Fuel, Vliet Oil, Kaplan’s and Schultz Roofing. Joe graduated in 1945 from Easton High School, where he played football, and served with the Army Air Corps during World War II. Years ago, he was a singer performing with the Chansonnette Theatre, March of Dimes and Phillipsburg Opera Company and was known as the “Singing Fireman”. Memberships: He was a member of Greater Shiloh Church.  Joe was a life member of the Paradise Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1290.  He was a member of Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9, Absalom Jones #109, F & AM, and Easton-P’burg Football Club.

Survivors: He is survived by five sons, Joseph W. III and his companion LaVern Lee, Stuart and his companion Connie Bisher, all of Easton, Richard and his wife Karen, of Forks Township, Jeffrey and his wife Misty, and Sean Israel and his wife Karli, all of Palmer Township; two daughters, Lorraine Dorsey and Toni Israel-Williams, both of Easton; two brothers, Oscar of Easton and William Earl, of Palmer Township; three sisters, Josephine Spencer and Catherine Swint, both of Easton, Beatrice Pond, of Framingham, MA; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  Three sisters, Ruth Elizabeth Osmun, Julia Dorsey and Lucretia Seymore, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, December 30, in Shiloh Chapel, 201 Brother Thomas Bright Ave., Easton.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: May be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Diane M. DeLaRosa

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Diane M. DeLaRosa, 63, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Easton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born: On August 11, 1945, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Isabelle Johnson Johnson.

Personal: She was a lab technician at Fluortek Inc, Palmer Township. Diane enjoyed reading and was an avid bingo player.

Survivors: She is survived by two sons, Mark W. and his wife Cheryl, of Bethlehem and Luis M. and his fiancé Monica, of Bangor; three daughters, Trudy L. and Gina L., both of Easton; Margaret Fancher and her husband Joseph, of Bath; her longtime companion, Joy Sprague, of Easton;  four brothers, Harry “Jim” Johnson and his wife Verna, Lloyd Johnson, Donald Johnson and his wife Donna and Sherwood “Stinky” Johnson and his wife Linda, all of Easton; 11 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Two brothers, Wayne and Daniel Johnson and a sister, Isabelle, died earlier.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Call Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.  

Memorials: May be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Dennis W. Shollenberger

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Dennis W. Shollenberger, 61, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Easton, PA, died suddenly on Thursday, December 18th in Boca Raton.

Born: In 1947, he was a son of May (Younker) Shollenberger and the late Wilmer Shollenberger.

Personal: He and his wife the former June Hineline, celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary in June. He was currently employed by Acosta Sales and Marketing in Florida. Dennis previously worked for the former Laneco, Easton. He graduated from Hamburg High School class of 1964 and East Stroudsburg University.  Dennis was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren were the light of his life.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, June and mother, May, he is survived by a daughter, Tracy Mickey and her husband, Wade, of St. Augustine, FL; a son, Scott Strahler and his wife Joelle, of Allentown, PA; a son, Todd Shollenberger and his wife Lisa, of Macungie, PA; grandchildren, Joshua and Samantha Shollenberger, Parker and Chase Strahler, Alexis, Landon and Keegan Mickey.

Services: A Memorial Service was held Saturday, January 3, 2009 in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 or on-line at
www.americanheart.org   On-line condolences may be made at www.strunkfh.com

Frances I. Whiting

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Frances I. Whiting, 87, of Bath, PA, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 in Alexandria Manor, Bath.

Born: On June 26, 1921, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emily Stoneback Solomon.

Personal: Her husband, Paul N., died November 30, 1997.  Frances attended Wilson High School.  She loved animals and enjoyed knitting and embroidery work.

Survivors: Frances is survived by a son, Paul G., of Hanover Township, PA; a sister, Lois Lum and her husband James, of Palmer Township; nieces, Carolyn Tulba and Constance Steinke; three great-nephews, two great-nieces and a cousin, Marius Stitzer.

Services: Were held Tuesday. December 23, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. 

Memorials: May be made to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 or Faith Unity U.C.C., 1913 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18042.

Gordon G Burns, Sr.

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Gordon G. Burns, Sr., 81, of Glendon, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born: On February 13, 1927 in Martins Creek, PA, he was a son of the late Raymond and Mabel Hardin Burns.

Personal: His wife, the former Oleda M. Lerch, died January 6, 1999. He retired as owner and operator of the former Gordy’s Asphalt Paving, Glendon. Previously he was a self-employed general contractor and had worked for Mancino Brothers Contractors. Gordon served in the Marine Corps during World War II.

Memberships: He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Township, and had been a member of the former Glendon United Methodist Church.
Gordon was a life member of Easton Fish and Game Association and Lester W. Pfeffer, American Legion Post 611. He was a member of Dallas Lafayette Lodge 396, F & AM, National Rifle Association, Citizens Hose Company, Order of Fleas, Inc., and Stockertown Rod and Gun Club.  He was a former member of Glendon Borough Council and Glendon Lions Club.

Survivors: a son, Gordon G., Jr., and his wife Ruth A., of Wilkesboro, NC, three daughters, Donna M. Ricker and her husband Kenneth, of Bethlehem, Pat A. Csordas and her husband Frank, of Easton and Mary Shannon Bubba and her husband Tom, of Forks Township, a sister, Minerva Walsh, of Broadway, NJ, 8 grandchildren, Lisa Tigar and her husband, Donald, Robert and Michael Wickkiser, Chad Burns and his wife, Stephanie, Virginia Burns and her husband, Mark Grimm, Stacey Edelman and her husband, Robert, Jeremy and Chelsey Burns, 2 step-granddaughters, Nicole Isaac and her husband, Jeffrey and Adrienne Tarola and her husband, Nicholas, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A son, Robert L., died in 2001, two brothers, Richard and Wilden, and two sisters, Mildred Mammana and Catherine Hughes, died earlier.

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

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

Marian T. Supenis

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Marian T. Supenis, 84, formerly of Easton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 in ManorCare, Palmer.

Born: On November 29, 1924, in Martins Creek, PA, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Sophia Butchy Miechur.

Personal: She and her husband, Charles P., observed their 55th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2008. Years ago she worked for area garment factories. Marian enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

Memberships: She was a member of Order Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Marian was also a member of UNITE and Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Charles, is a son, Charles, of Easton; a daughter, Carol Beck and her husband Dale, of Mt. Bethel, PA; two brothers, Thomas Miechur, of Illinois and Frank Miechur, of Nazareth; four sisters, Helen Rush, of Phillipsburg, NJ; Stella Sundy, of Illinois; Agnes Tobin, of West Chester, PA and Frances Hamlen, of Annville, PA; two grandchildren, Heather Moerschel and Amy Besecker and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Catherine Besecker. Two brothers, Leon and Joseph, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, December 17, in St. Bernard’s Oratory, 132 S. Fifth St., Easton. Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: May be made to the American Diabetes Association, 65 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

John A. Sweeney, Sr.

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John A. Sweeney, Sr., 82, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in Gracedale.

Born: On December 17, 1925, in Somerville, NJ, he was a son of the late James Sr. and Bertha Schwar Sweeney.

Personal: His wife, the former Ruth Gerhart, died February 23, 1983. Jack formerly owned and operated Sweeney’s Tavern, Wilson Borough, for 8 years.  Previously, he worked for Marty Zippel toy distributor and the former Falk’s Food Basket.  He served with the Navy during WWII.  Jack enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was of the Catholic faith.

Memberships: Jack was a life member of Order of Fleas, West Easton Athletic Association, Safety First Volunteer Fire Company, Rice Ebner American Legion Post #588 and Citizens Hose Company.

Survivors: He is survived by a son, John A. Jr. and his wife Kathy, of Wind Gap, PA; two daughters, Kathleen Keller and her husband Frank, of Saylorsburg, PA and Betsy Walker and her husband Robert, of Palmer Township, PA; a brother, James Sweeney, Jr., of Easton; two sisters, Joyce Patti, of Wilson Borough and Patricia Riddle, of Palmer Township; five grandchildren, Kevin Sweeney, Lisa Kusek, Jeff Simmons, Ryan and Alyson Walker, two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Taylor Kusek, many nieces and nephews.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, December 13, in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Township. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Third Street Alliance, Adult Care, 41 North Third St., Easton, PA 18042.

Betty Irene McPeek

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Betty Irene McPeek, 82, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in Gracedale.

Born: on January 20, 1926 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Adeline Andrews Lamas.

Personal: She and her husband, Homer Wetzel McPeek, would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 14th.
She last worked as a secretary for the former Dixie Cup Co.  Betty played in the Keystone Ladies Shuffleboard League for over 20 years.

Membership: She was a member of Memorial United Church of Christ.  She was also a member of Rice Ebner American Legion Auxiliary Unit #588.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Homer, are three sons, Daniel and his wife, Toni of Easton, Jerry and his wife, MaryAnn of Upper Nazareth Township and Kevin and his wife, Kathy of Wilson Borough, a daughter, Roxann Weismiller of Wilson Borough, two brothers, John Charles Lamas and his wife, Myrtle of Palmer Township and William Lamas and his wife, Carol of Wind Gap, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services: Were held Saturday, December 13, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Angelina M. Daley

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Angelina M. Daley, 82, of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: On April 26, 1926, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late George Sr. and Marie D’Avella Moffo.

Personal: She and her husband, Robert E. Sr., would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on December 23, 2008.
Years ago she worked for the former Dixie Cup Company. Angelina enjoyed tending to her houseplants, gardening, sewing and puzzles.
She was a loving wife and mother.

Memberships: Angelina was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Robert, Sr. she is survived by a son, Robert E. Jr., of Alexandria, VA; three brothers, Norman Moffo, of Nazareth; Tony Moffo and his wife Donna, of Sciota, PA; George Moffo and his wife Judi, of Lake Wales, FL; a sister, Rose Berardinucci and her husband Rocco Sr., of Palmer Township; a sister-in-law Dottie Moffo, of Nazareth, an uncle Pompeo D’Avella, of Ludlow, KY, 8 nieces and 5 nephews.  A brother, Daniel Moffo, died earlier.

Services: Were held Friday, December 12, from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Township.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Elsie M. Behn

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Elsie M. Behn, 90, of Wilson Borough, PA, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born: On November 14, 1918, in Mauch Chunk, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mertie Knappenberger Snyder.

Personal: She and her husband, William, celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on November 1st. Elsie was a loving homemaker.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1936.  Elsie enjoyed watching local high school football, Wheel of Fortune and the Lawrence Welk Show.

Memberships: She was a member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, William, she is survived by a son, Thomas, at home, two nieces and a nephew.  Two brothers, Frank and Melvin Snyder, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, December 11, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Archie R. Hungerford

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Archie R. Hungerford, 70, of Easton, PA, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his home.

Born: On May 22, 1938, in Grindstone, PA, he was a son of the late William and Ida Johnson Hungerford..

Personal: He was last employed by the former Schaible’s Bakery.  Previously, he worked for ConAgra.  Archie served with the Army.  He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, puzzles and junking.

Memberships: Archie was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors: He is survived by a son, Archie Jr. and his wife Colleen, of PA; four daughters, Beverly Black, of Easton; Mildred Woolley and her husband Robert, Tiffany Johnson and her husband Bryan and Rochelle Hungerford, all of Bethlehem; three brothers, William, Jr., of PA; Frank of Michigan and George, of Easton; six sisters, Sarah Sanders, Victoria Pennington and Georgetta Frye, all of PA; Henrietta Hungerford, Cynthia Cherry and Louella Forte, all of Ohio; a godson, Archie Abel, of Easton; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Herbert Hungerford and John Howard and two sisters, Gertrude Reddiex and Frankie Belle Hungerford, died earlier.

Services: Were held Wednesday, December 10, in Trinity Baptist Church, 635 Centre Street, Easton. Burial will be Monday, December 15, in Pleasantview Cemetery, Smock, PA. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

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

Harvey W. Ackerman

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Harvey W. Ackerman, 79, of Palmer Township, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 in ManorCare, Palmer.

Born: On July 23, 1929, in Easton, he was a son of the late Harvey and Helen Frawley Ackerman.

Personal: His wife, the former Edith Findley, died February 18, 2002.  Harvey was last employed as a code enforcement officer for the Borough of Wilson. He retired as a police officer from the Borough of Wilson, where he worked from 1965-1989.  He graduated from Easton High School and served with the Army during the Korean War. Harvey enjoyed going to Atlantic City and watching football and baseball.

Memberships: He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police Le-Hampton Lodge #35, Lester W. Pfeffer American Legion Post #611, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1290, Avona Volunteer Fire Company and Wilson Democratic Association.

Survivors: Surviving is a son, William H. Ackerman and his wife Debra, of Palmer Township; two daughters, Barbara M. Moore and Lynn M. Heiney and her husband Jon, all of Allentown; three grandchildren, Dan Moore, Krystal Ackerman and Amy Heiney and two great-grandchildren, Nate and Mackenzie Moore.

Services: Were held Thursday, December 4, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: May be made to ShareCare Faith in Action, 321 Wyndote Street, Bethlehem, PA  18015.

Geradine L. Pensyl

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Geradine L. Pensyl, 82, of Easton was called home on November 29, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenburg.

Born:  July 15, 1926 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Kitchen Sinclair.

Personal: Her husband, Chester, died November 6, 2001.  She retired as a legal secretary for Judge Freeburg.  Prior to that she worked in the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, Geradine was a 1944 graduate of Easton High School.  She enjoyed bingo and shopping with her granddaughter, Jamie.  She was also an avid Phillies and Dallas Cowboys fan.

Memberships: She was a past president of the Rice Ebner American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 588.

Survivors: a son, C. Barry of Easton, three grandchildren, Jamie Pensyl and her fiancé, Sean Swain, Branden Pensyl and Blair Rittenhouse, three great grandchildren, Jared, Bryan and Jalissa and her caregiver, Donna Richetta.

Services: were held Wednesday, December 3, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Helene M. Nagurney

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Helene M. Nagurney, 92, formerly of Easton, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 in New Eastwood.

Born: On June 23, 1916, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Louise Kubric Klein.

Personal: Her husband, Alexander J. Sr., died September 19, 2001.  Years ago she was employed as a secretary for J.T. Baker Chemical Company. Previously she worked for W.L. Moore Insurance Company. Helene graduated from Easton High School in 1934. She loved her family and enjoyed knitting and baking.

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

Survivors: She is survived by two sons Alexander J. Jr. and his wife Philomena, of Forks Township and Frank K. Nagurney and his wife Mary, of Hattiesburg, MS; a daughter, Louise H. Deily and her husband Charles, of Easton; a sister, Ann Bullock, of Downingtown, PA; 8 grandsons and 2 great-grandsons.  Two sisters, Loretta Klein and Catherine Derridinger, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, December 3, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis & St. Joseph Sts., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

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

Joseph J. Lindgren

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Joseph J. Lindgren, 81, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born: On November 4, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Drobony Lindgren.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Edith J. Shafer, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 10th. Joe last worked for Order of Fleas.  Previously, he was employed by Taylor Wharton for 32 years.  He served with the Army during WWII.  Joe enjoyed horseracing and sports, especially football.

Memberships: He was a life member of Order of Fleas, Citizen Hose Co., Liberty Hose Co., West Easton Athletic Association and Concordia Maennerchor.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Edith, he is survived by two sons, Robert and his wife Amy, of Wilson Borough and Joseph and his wife Sherry, of Shickshinny, PA; two daughters, Fay Jarrell, of Easton and Jim Jarrell, of Easton, and Kathy Jo Barr, of Easton; a sister, Dolores Peters, of Tennessee; six grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Rachelle White, Quinn and Zachary Lindgren, Freddie and Noah Barr; five great-grandchildren, Corinna and Bryant White, Christopher, Brian and Raymond Wilson.  Two brothers, Charles and Frederick and a sister June, died earlier.

Services: Were held Monday, December 1, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN   38105.

Marilyn E. Worman

Marilyn E. Worman, 71, of Moore Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born: On February 14, 1937, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Ada Moyer Lippey.

Personal: She and her husband, Lester R., celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary on October 16th. Marilyn attended Wilson High School. She was last employed by Kmart. Previously, she worked for the former Sheraton Inn, Easton.  Marilyn enjoyed traveling, sewing and gardening.

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

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Lester, she is survived by three step-sons, William Abel and George Schlegel, both of Easton and Joseph Schlegel, of Kentucky; two step-daughters, Ruth Heffintrayer and her husband Brian, of Easton and Kimberly Craig and her husband Kevin, of Wind Gap, PA; 7 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Albert and Donald Lippey, died earlier.

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

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

Thomas R. Smith, Sr.

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Thomas R. Smith, Sr., 69, of Easton, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Easton Hospital.

Born:  On August 12, 1939, in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Richard and Kathleen Dicker Smith.

Personal: He retired from Ingersoll Rand Co., where he worked for over 44 years.
Tom enjoyed trains, collecting antiques, playing bingo and fixing things.

Memberships: He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s.  Tom was also a member of Citizen Hose Co. and Liberty Hose Co.

Survivors: Surviving are two sons, Thomas R. Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Bethlehem and Matthew J., of Easton and his fiancée Amy, three grandchildren, Joshua Joseph, Jacqueline Kathleen and Alexander Peter Smith and his loving dog, Tippy.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, November 28, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis & St. Joseph Sts., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church, c/o 132 S. Fifth St., Easton, PA 18042 or the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.

James Perine

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James Perine, 80, of Wilson Borough, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2008 in New Eastwood with his daughter by his side.

Born: On September 25, 1928, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Perine.

Personal: His wife of 35 years, Virginia, died in 1978.  He retired in 1990 from Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Previously he worked for Garden State Water Co. and Cathers Food Market. He served with the Army.   Pop will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family.

Survivors: Three daughters, Jamie Frank, of Phillipsburg, NJ; Carol Sillett and her husband Steve, of Moore Township and Cathy Pagani, of Wilson Borough, with whom he last resided and was lovingly cared for in his last few years, a sister, Martha Richline, of Phillipsburg, NJ and grandchildren, Stephen, Jennifer, Tara, Jim, Kristy and Tiffany and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ralph, Sierra, Benjamin, Dylan, Madison and Logan Michael and his longtime companion and best friend, his American Eskimo dog, “Snowball”.   He was predeceased by siblings, Joseph, Nellie Liptak, Carmella Perine and Rose Scalfaro.

Services: Graveside services were held Friday, November 28, in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.

LaShell M. Romans

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LaShell M. Romans, 59, of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Born: On October 24, 1949, in Wilson Borough, PA, she was a daughter of Caroline A. Bonshof Romans, of Bethlehem Township and the late Howard C. Romans, Sr.

Personal: She retired from Hunterdon Developmental Center, where she worked for 13 years. Previously she was a nurse at St. Luke's Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia.  She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1967 and St. Luke’s Methodist School of Nursing, Philadelphia, where she received her LPN degree.  LaShell loved to play the piano and sing.

Memberships: She was an active member of River of God Fellowship Church, Easton.

Survivors: LaSchell was loved by her mother, Caroline, brother, Howard C. Jr. and his wife Sharon, of Forks Township; two sisters, Renee Sorris and her husband, James, of Litchfield, New Hampshire and Moreen Romans, of Bethlehem Township; nieces, Rachel Stansberry and her husband J.R., Angelica Romans and Juliana Sorris, nephews, Aaron Sorris, Howie and Christian Romans, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her father, Howard, Sr., a niece, Gabrielle Firestar Romans and grandparents, Howard and Margertia Romans and Robert and Esther Dorney Bonoshof, died earler.

Services: Were held Saturday, November 29, in River of God Fellowship Church, 813 Reynolds Street, Easton. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church for the music ministry, 18042.

Amelia Ronco

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Amelia Ronco, 83, of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 22, 2008 in Easton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born: on September 22, 1925 in Roseto, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Celeste LaPenna Casciano.

Personal: Her husband, Dominick, died on July 26, 1987.  She and her late husband co-owned and operated Amelia Blouse Company in West Pittston, PA.  Prior to that, they owned and operated D & R Blouse in Roseto. Amelia was a devoted mother who derived great joy from her involvement in the lives of her immediate and extended family. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida with friends and family. She attended Bangor High School.

Memberships: She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston and a former member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Roseto.  She was a past member of Ladies UNICO of Wilkes Barre and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Ladies Sodality.

Survivors: She is survived by a son, Ralph, at home; three brothers, Matthew Casciano and his companion Gail Horvath, of Roseto, PA, Dominick Casciano and his wife Carolyn, of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Philip Casciano and his wife Jean, of Palmer Township, PA; a sister-in-law, Patricia Casciano, of Fountain Hill, PA; a brother-in-law, Michael Ronco and his wife Robyn, of Reading, PA, many nieces and nephews. A sister, Katherine Bubba, and three brothers, Dennis, Joseph and Anthony "Sonny" Casciano, died earlier.

Services: Were held Wednesday, November 26, from Campanaro Funeral Home, 841 Slate Belt Blvd., Bangor followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 560 N. Sixth St., Roseto.  Burial in the parish cemetery. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: May be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Irene F. Kuper

Irene F. Kuper, 83, formerly of Easton, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Gracedale.

Born: On March 3, 1925, in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Faust Wilhelm.

Personal: Her husband, Richard O., died July 30, 1972. She retired in 1990 from Northampton County Homemaker & Health Aide Service where she worked for 13 years. Years ago she worked for the former Dixie Cup Company. Irene graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1943. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Memberships: Irene was a member of Faith Unity United Church of Christ and its 59ers. She was a former member of the Rangerettes and Cedarettes.

Survivors: Three sons, David Richard, of Wilson Borough, Daniel Wayne, of Palmer Township and Matthew Allen, of Easton; a daughter, Jean Irene Mattes and her husband, Richard, of Englewood, FL; two grandchildren, Amy and 2nd Lt. Joshua Kuper, a step-grandson, Kenneth Mattes, two step-great-grandchildren and a step-great-great-granddaughter.  A sister, Margaret Thomas, died earlier.

Services: Were held Monday, November 24, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: May be made to the church, 1913 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA 18042.

Betty J. Rauch

Betty J. Rauch, 78, formerly of Easton, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born: On July 24, 1930, in Forks Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Wilson.

Personal: Her husband, Howard B., died August 20, 1989. She last worked as a sewing machine operator for JoAnn Dress and other area garment factories.  Betty enjoyed bingo and shopping.

Memberships: Betty was a member of International Ladies Garment Workers Union Local #234.

Survivors: She is survived by a daughter, Elsie M. Brotzman and her husband Jerry D., of Stockertown, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Nelson J. and Grady F. Bordelean and five siblings, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, November 20, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Burial in Fairmount Cemetery.

Memorials: May be made to Heartland Hospice, 1227 W. Liberty Street, Suite 104, Allentown, PA 18102.

Olive P. Duncan

Olive P. Duncan, 78, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008 in ManorCare-Bethlehem.

Born:  On February 6, 1930 in Orange, NJ, she was a daughter of the late David Summons and Julia Allen Goodman. Her step-father, Jesse Goodman, died earlier.

Personal:  Her husband, David,