Helen E. Repsher

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Helen E. Repsher, 89, of Williams Township, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born: March 24, 1921, in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Alice Crowe Singer.

Personal: She and her husband, Isaiah J. “Ike” Repsher, celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on March 22, 2010. Years ago she worked for the Easton Public Library, the former W.T. Grant Store and the former Frankel Insurance Agency.  She graduated from East Stroudsburg High School in 1940.  Helen enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Memberships: She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church New Williams, where she was a member and past president of LCW; member, past president and former coordinator of community Lenten services for Church Women United; a former church council member, choir member and Sunday school teacher.

Survivors: in addition to her husband, Isaiah “Ike”, she is survived by two sons, Isaiah James Repsher and his wife, Jeanette, of Vernon, CT and Thomas M. Repsher and his wife Debbi, of Easton; a daughter, Diana M. “Dolly” Rufe, of Plainfield Township; a sister, Ruth Francella, of Stroudsburg; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Five brothers, Robert, Harry, Richard, Gerry and Philip Singer and a sister, Bettyjane Fenner, died earlier.

Services: will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, in St. John’s Lutheran Church New Williams, 2745 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township.  Call Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the church.  Burial in St. John’s Union Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

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

Marjorie Louise Roberts Hartman

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Marjorie Louise Roberts Hartman, 79, of Brandon, MS, formerly of Easton, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

Born: Mrs. Hartman was born on April 10, 1931 in Easton, PA to Raymond and Bessie Smith Roberts and has lived in Brandon, MS since 2003.

Personal: She formerly worked as a clerk with the Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, PA and also managed Easton Heights Cemetery as superintendent for 35 years.

Memberships: Mrs. Hartman served on the board of directors of the Cemetery Association of Pennsylvania and on the board of the State Theater in Easton, PA. She was also a longtime member of William Parsons Chapter # 185, Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors: Mrs. Hartman is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard W. Hartman Sr. of Brandon, MS; three children, Dr. Richard W. Hartman, Jr. of Wayne, NJ, Kathleen Hartman Vernace of Defiance, OH and David R. Hartman of Brandon, MS; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her brother, Raymond R. Roberts of Palmer Township, PA.

Services: Will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Call Saturday 10:00 a.m. till service time in the funeral home. Interment will be held in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Gladys I. Werner

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Gladys I. Werner, 92, of West Easton, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010, in Easton Hospital.

Born: June 16, 1918, in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Floyd J. and Ruth Hefflefinger Clewell.

Personal: Her husband of 59 years, Walter R.Werner, Sr., passed away December 9, 1999.  Gladys was an avid Bible reader and Phillies fan. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank.

Memberships: She was a member of Palmer Moravian Community Church.

Survivors: A son, Walter R. Werner, Jr. and his wife, Catherine, of Bethlehem; three daughters, Audrey Dennis and her husband Henry, of Forks Twsp., Karen Pulli, of West Easton and Wanda Klump, with whom she resided; three grandchildren, Gerald Klump, Kevin Pulli and Melissa Everett; five great-grandchildren, Tara, Ian and Arye Pulli, Jonathan and Andrew Everett. She was predeceased by two sons, Floyd J. and Jay C., a son-in-law, Frank Pulli, a brother, Albert Clewell, three sisters, Shirley Handelong, Pearl Trach and Mabel Peters.

Services: Were held Thursday, September 2, in Palmer Moravian Community Church, 2901 John St., Palmer Township. 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 church, Easton, PA, 18045. On-line condolences may be offered at www.strunkfh.com.

Irene M. Engle

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Irene N. Engle, 96, of Easton, went home to the Lord and her husband, Lewis, on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Born: December 1, 1913, in Mertztown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Carrie Stuber DeRohn

Personal: Irene was a homemaker whose door was always open to family and friends. She helped raise many generations of children and was Grammy to all.

Memberships: She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, South Easton.

Survivors: Two daughters, Joyce Gabert and her husband Richard and Shirley Thomas, all of Easton; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren; a nephew Edward DeRohn, whom she raised and his family, and many generations of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Floyd “Dee Dee” Thomas, a great-grandson, Billy Frankenfield, four brothers, William, Charles, Sr., Paul, Sr. and Edward DeRohn and two sisters, Emma Cruts and Eleanor Groller.

Services: were held Wednesday, September 1, 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 St. Paul’s Pastor’s Discretionary Fund or St. Paul’s Food Pantry, 610 W. Berwick St., Easton, PA 18042

Elizabeth M. Burns

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Elizabeth M. Burns, 101, formerly of Williams Township and W. WilkesBarre St., Easton, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born: December 5, 1908, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Jennifer Moore Bougher.

Personal: Her husband, Marshall F. Burns, died November 11, 1991.  She retired as a nurses aide from Easton Hospital where she worked in the nursery for ten years. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading.

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

Survivors: a son, Robert M. Burns and his wife, Donna, of Forks Township; two daughters, Betty Jane Claus and her husband Donald, of Williams Township and Nancy M. Marsteller and her husband Edward, of Jonas Village, PA, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. A brother, Albert Bougher, died earlier.

Services: were held Wednesday, September 1, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Hay’s Cemetery.

Charles J. Dudzak

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Charles J. Dudzak, 84, of Easton, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his home in the presence of his family.

Born: April 18, 1926, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Kalnes Dudzak (Dugey).

Personal: His wife, the former Caroline Turek, died in October 30, 2000. Charles retired in 1983 from Victaulic Company of America, formerly Lehigh Foundry, where he worked for over twenty years. He served with the Army during World War II.

Memberships: Charles was a member of D.A.V. Chapter 48, Phillipsburg and a former member of the Red, White & Blue CB Radio Club.

Survivors: two sons, Mark A., of Bangor and Matthew J., of Easton; two daughters, Marie Paolini and her husband John, and Marianne Dudzak, all of Easton; four grandsons, John J. Paolini and his companion Sherry Everitt, Jeffrey Franczak and his wife Amy, James S. Paolini and his wife Danielle, and Brian Franczak and his wife Kelly, all of Easton; his beloved great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn R. Paolini, and many nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Joe, Andy and John and four sisters, Betty, Helen, Ann and MaryAnn, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, September 2, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Robert S. Nansteel

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Robert S. Nansteel, 89, of Palmer Township, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: October 23, 1920 in Fountain Hill, PA, he was a son of the late Sheldon and Helen Rhodes Nansteel.

Personal: His wife of 42 years, the former Dorothy Snyder, died on May 25, 1989. Robert retired as a lineman in 1982 from Met-Ed, Forks Township, where he was employed for over 30 years.  He was a 1938 graduate of Fountain Hill High School where he was pitcher on its baseball team. He served with the Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy.  Robert was an avid golfer, tennis player and bowler, playing in several leagues throughout the Lehigh Valley. He participated for many years in the PA Senior Games, winning medals in basketball, tennis, golf and ping pong. He was a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels, the Easton Home and Easton Hospital.  Robert founded the Yellow Shirt Club at the Easton Home.  He was recognized by various groups for his volunteerism, receiving the Northampton County Outstanding Senior Award.

Memberships: He was an active member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, where he was a choir member of over 50 years, taught Sunday school, and served as a deacon and elder.

Survivors: two daughters, Linda Lovell and her husband Alan, of Ellicott City, MD, and Carol Stehlin and her husband Michael, of Bethlehem; a brother, Kenneth, of Bethlehem; a sister, Helen Timm, of Greentown, PA; four granddaughters, Meredith Keseley and her husband Ben, Casey Stehlin and her husband Daniel Hausmann, Courtney Stehlin and Jocelyn Lovell; and a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Stehlin Hausmann.  Two brothers, Anthony Julian and Russell Nansteel, and two sisters, Ruth Kiefer and Verna Nansteel, died earlier.

Services: Were held Tuesday, August 31, in Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St., Easton. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Michael A. Caffrey, Sr.

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Michael A. Caffrey, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem Township, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his home.

Born: July 25, 1930, in Clinton, NJ, he was a son of the late James G. and Mary L. McInerney Caffrey.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Mary T. Schaible, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on January 29, 2010. Michael retired as a manager in 1996 from Ethan Allen Furniture, Newtown, PA. He graduated from Easton Catholic High School in 1948 and served as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. Michael enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church where he was their first Eucharistic minister. He was a member of Phillipsburg Area Jaycees, Easton Rod & Gun Club and the American Legion.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by three sons, Michael A. Caffrey, Jr. and his wife Rebecca, of Easton, Patrick J. Caffrey, of Boston and James A. Caffrey, D.O. and his wife Sabriya Scott-Caffrey, M.D., of Forks Township; a daughter, Ann M. Hoffman and her husband Ronald, of Bethlehem; a sister, Jean Hendershot, of St. George, Utah and eight grandchildren.  Three brothers, James, John and Patsy Caffrey and two sisters, Margaret Caffrey and Mary Louise Parnin, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, August 28, in St. Jane’s Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Township.  Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

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

Kathryn Regrut

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Kathryn Regrut, 92, formerly of West Easton, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in New Eastwood.

Born: April 17, 1918 in West Easton, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Eva Joydon Regrut.

Personal: Kathryn retired from the former Weller Electric Company.

Memberships: She was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Survivors: two nieces, Joan Fegely and her husband Ronald, of Whitehall and Mary Balulis and her husband Jay, of Auburn, PA. She was predeceased by two brothers, John and Michael Regrut, and three sisters, Eva Kusmick, Mary Regrut and Anna Clause.

Services: Were held Friday, August 27, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough, followed by a Divine Liturgy in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 301 Fourth Street, West Easton. Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, West Easton, PA 18042.

Evelyn Roof

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Evelyn Roof, 97, formerly of West Easton, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: April 18, 1913 in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Christopher and Mary Maier Pearson.

Personal: Her husband, Reginald, died in 1975.  Evelyn retired in 1973 from the former Dixie Cup Company, Wilson Borough, where she was employed for 20 years. She had also worked at the former Western Electric Company in Carney, NJ, for 10 years. She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed making stain glass.

Survivors: a son, Robert R. Roof and his wife Nancy, of Wilson Borough; five grandchildren, Tracey Harris, Kelly Haines, Nevin and Mark Smith, and Kimberly Bartholomew; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jennifer, Jessica, Shane, Gillian, Sawyer, Danielle and Cassie, a niece and two nephews.  A brother, Robert Pearson, and two sisters, Gertrude Hess and Virginia Schwinn, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, August 26, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Private interment in Hay’s Cemetery.

Frank J. Bernhardt

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Frank J. Bernhardt, 63, of Easton, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home with his wife Linda and family by his side. He is now at peace with God.

Born: July 10, 1947 in Albany, NY, he was the first of four children to Frank J. Bernhardt, Sr., of Whiting, NJ, and the late Helen Skopp Bernhardt.

Personal: He and his wife, Linda S. Reed Johnson, celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2010.  Frank was employed as foreman and designer for P.S. Construction, where he worked for 17 years.  He was raised in New Jersey.  Frank served in the Army during the Vietnam War. His time included combat service with the 101st Airborne and 82nd Airborne. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in 1970. Frank was accepted into the Julliard School and attended The Arts’ Students League in New York City. He enjoyed photography, information technology and hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Linda, and father Frank Sr., are two sisters, Marie Turner and her husband Chris, and Jenny Kaltenbach; a brother, Michael; three step-children, Michael, Andrew and Emily Johnson; three nephews, a niece and two great-nieces. 

Services: A memorial service was held Wednesday, August 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  Private interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Albany, NY, where he will rest with his mother and paternal grandparents.

Ralph G. Marsteller, Jr.

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Ralph G. Marsteller, Jr., 97, of Easton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: November 23, 1912, in Easton, he was a son of the late Ralph G. and Eva Evans Marsteller.

Personal: His first wife, the former Hazel Williams, died in May 1980 and his second wife, the former Elizabeth Stine, died June 25, 1988. He retired from Lafayette College, where he worked for 10 years. Previously he worked for the former Penn Salt and Lehigh Foundry.

Memberships: Ralph was a member of Order of Fleas and Amvets.

Survivors: three sons, Rev. Stephen Charles Marsteller, of Easton, Edward Marsteller and his wife Nancy, of Jonas, PA and Richard Marsteller and his wife Diane, of Easton; a brother, Henry Marsteller, of Holland Township, NJ, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Arlene Sharp and two brothers, Donald and Lloyd Marsteller and a sister, Aline Fritchman, died earlier.

Services: were held Thursday, August 19, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in South Easton Cemetery.

Thomas Schwabe

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Thomas Schwabe, 65, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: June 26, 1945, he was a son of the late Herb Schwabe.

Personal: He retired from B.A.S.F., Washington, NJ, where he worked for 15 years.

Memberships: Tom was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Township.

Survivors: his wife, Diane L. Daetz,two sons, Todd and Scott Schwabe, a step-daughter, Barbara Stover and three grandchildren.

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

Alice M. Vallese

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Alice M. Vallese, 77, of Palmer Township passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home.

Born: September 25, 1932 in White Township, NJ, she was a daughter of the late John and Nora Donnelly Lossie.

Personal: Her husband, Peter D. Vallese, died earlier. Alice retired in 2002 from McDonald’s at 25th Street in Palmer Township, where she was employed for 25 years.   She had also worked for Precision Marketing.  She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1951. Alice enjoyed needlepoint, crossword puzzles, reading, swimming, traveling and the beach.

Memberships: She was a member of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Senior Circle, Easton, and Belvidere High School Alumni Association. She was a life member of Goodwill Fire Company Auxiliary, Belvidere, NJ.

Survivors: a son, Michael P. Vallese of Palmer Township, two daughters, Laura E. Rissmiller and her husband Tom, of Phillipsburg, NJ, and Lynda M. Zainitzer and her husband Karl, of Herrin, IL; a brother John Lossie, of Dessmer, AL; six grandchildren, Kelly Rehrig, Thomas III and Phillip Rissmiller, Zoe Vallese, Kyle and Zack Zainitzer; four great-grandchildren, Thomas IV, Nicole, Bradley and Aviana Rissmiller.  She was predeceased by a son, John P. Vallese.

Services: Friends called Friday, August 13, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.  A memorial service was held in the funeral home.  Private burial in Belvidere Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belvidere Goodwill Fire Co., 689 Water Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823 or Common Sense for Animals, 2420 State Route 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886-3149.

Mary E. McInerney

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Mary E. McInerney, 90, of Easton, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: July 9, 1920 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Ester M. Knecht Skillman.

Personal:   Her husband, Richard T. McInerney, Sr., died May 1, 1973. Mary retired in 1982 from Mack Printing Company, where she was employed for over 40 years. She was a 1938 graduate of Easton High School. Mary was a great mother and wife who enjoyed cooking, baking and playing the alto saxophone.  She was of the Episcopal faith.

Survivors: a son, Richard T. Jr., of Wilson Borough, a daughter, Louise A., of Allentown, a granddaughter, Emma Evans, of Wilson Borough, a niece, Shirley Hess, a nephew, Jack Skillman, great-nieces and great-nephews. A brother, John Skillman, died earlier.

Services: Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 10, in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township.  The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough, is in charge of arrangements.

Louis M. Gregory

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Louis M. Gregory, 49, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: September 23, 1960, in Wilson Borough, he was a son of Richard G. Gregory, Sr., of Wilson Borough and the late Patricia A. Stokes Gregory.

Personal: He was a cook for many years at Morici’s Restaurant. Louis attended Easton High School.

Survivors: in addition to his father, he is survived by three brothers, Richard G. Jr., of Macungie, Arnold D., of Easton and Michael E., of Wilson Borough; a sister, Donna L., of Easton; nieces and nephews. A brother, David L., died earlier.

Services: private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson Borough.

Janet M. Halpin

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Janet M. Halpin, 77, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Easton Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born: May 20, 1933, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Clara Dickey Heald.  She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Mabel Dickey.

Personal: Her husband of 46 years, Allan D. Halpin, died July 16, 1998.  She was employed as a seamstress by various area blouse mills. Janet graduated from Easton High School in 1951.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and sewing. Janet made beautiful afghans and dolls.

Memberships: She was a member of Arndt Lutheran Church.

Survivors: two sons, Duane A. and his wife Rhonda, of Perry, GA and Thomas J. and his wife Ruth, of Lincoln, IL; two daughters, Cindy A. Dukes and her husband Jerry, of Locust Grove, GA and Brenda L. Miller, of Plainfield Township, PA; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Two brothers, Robert and James Heald, died earlier.

Services: were held Friday, August 6, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CJD Foundation, PO Box 5312, Akron, OH 44334.

Richard L. Vosburgh

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Richard L. Vosburgh, 82, formerly of West Easton, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.

Born: October 12, 1927, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Charles R. and Ethel V. Depew Vosburgh.

Personal: He retired from VIA , where he was employed for 34 years. Richard volunteered at Acme Markets. He enjoyed bowling and had been active in the Easton Senior Citizens.

Survivors: a sister, Doris Roberts, of Easton, a sister-in-law, Margery Vosburgh, of Missouri, nieces and nephews. A brother, Raymond, died earlier.

Services: were held Friday, August 6, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Allen Township.

Memorials: may be made to VIA, 336 W. Spruce St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Patricia A. Sigafoos

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Patricia A. Sigafoos, 69, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in VNA Hospice of Monroe County.

Born: February 16, 1941, in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. Sr. and Elizabeth Shay VanDyke.

Personal: Her husband, David A. Sigafoos, Sr., died July 16, 1998. Pat was last employed by Harmony Press. Previously she worked for Susan’s Catering and Club Mohican. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Memberships: Pat was a member of Club Mohican, Concordia Maennerchor, Palmer Volunteer Fire Company #2 of Wilson Borough, Avona Volunteer Fire Company, Safety First Volunteer Fire Co. and Franklin Hose Company #2.

Survivors: two sons, David A. Jr. and his wife Kathryn, of Mt. Pocono and Daniel A. and his wife Joanne, of Bethlehem; a daughter, Laura A. Bryfogle and her husband Roy, of Palmer Township; two brothers, Charles VanDyke, Jr., of Mt. Bethel and Edward VanDyke, of Easton; a sister, Ann Ahner, of Lehighton; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brooke Alisyn Bryfogle and a sister, Arlene Rutt.

Services: were held Thursday, August 5, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to Camelot For Children, 2354 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, PA 18103 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, ATTN:  Memorial/Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

Sigmund J. Ehritz

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Sigmund J. Ehritz, 85, formerly of Easton and Allentown, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Barto, PA.

Born: June 7, 1925, in Easton, he was a son of the late Sigmund and Maria Fiedler Ehritz.  Sigmund was raised in Austria and returned to the U.S. at the age of twenty-one.

Personal: His first wife of 46 years, the former Mary Bolash, died May 15, 1998. His second wife, Rita Hessinger, died February 7, 2010.  Sigmund retired in 1990 from Victaulic, where he worked for over 40 years. He enjoyed listening to music, especially German music and played the accordion and harmonica.  He also enjoyed dancing and bowling.

Memberships: Sigmund was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown and a former member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Easton.  He was a life member of the Order of Fleas, Liberty Hose Company, Easton Lodge #45, Order of Moose and Citizens Hose Company, where he had been a former president and a member of the Coplay Saengerbund.

Survivors: two sons, Sigmund E. and his wife Jeannette, of Palmer Township and John O. and his wife Arleen, with whom he resided; a daughter, Paula A. Howard and her husband Charles, of Lehighton, PA; four grandchildren, Crystal, Heidi, Andrea and Johnathan; and five great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Katherine and a brother, Otto F.

Services: were held Friday, August 6, 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 and St. Joseph Sts., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to Sacred Heart Hospice, 2268 South 12th St., Allentown, PA, 18103.

Rita Scholl

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Rita Scholl, 80, of Forks Township, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: She was born November 27, 1929, in Easton. Her grandparents, Rosalia D’Angelo-Dragotto and Nicola Dragotto and her parents, Liboria and Ernesto Giunta came to America from Sicily, Italy.

Personal: As a teenager, she worked for the Crystal Restaurant.  In her adult years, she was employed by Easton Blouse and Smart Wear. She also managed Carmen’s Pizzeria in Easton and Wilkes Barre.  Her brother, Libranti Giunta, owned Mama Rosa’s Restaurant and she was in his employ as well.  Rita’s hobby and passion was playing the Pennsylvania lottery and going to casinos with her two sisters. She was of the Catholic faith.

Memberships: Rita was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Survivors: two daughters, Carol-Lee Frace-Parr, of Palmer Township and Rita Gerbino-Gaughran, of Forks Township; a son, Robert G. Scholl, Jr., of Allentown; six grandchildren, John Adam Parr and Jamie-Lee Parr, both of Palmer Township; Kristy-Lee Parr, of New York, Wendy-Ann Parr-Fernandez, of Catasauqua, Danielle Renee Gaughran-Raisin, of Easton and Erik James Gaughran, of Philadelphia; two great-grandsons, Che Kounoupis and Makai Peterson Raisin; two sisters, Leona Hacker, of Easton and Rose Bellew, of Bethlehem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Scholl, Sr., who died on January 11, 1989, her companion, Aldo J. Martin, five brothers, Libranti, Nicholas, Leo, John and Francis and a sister, Amelia Basak.

Services: were held Wednesday, August 4, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Burial in Easton Cemetery.

Katheen L. Williams

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Kathleen L. Williams, 70, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at her home.

Born: August 17, 1939, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Patrick J. Shea, Sr. and Elizabeth R. Osmun Shea.

Personal: She and her husband, Alfred W. Williams, Sr., celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on July 4th. Kathleen was last employed by Medical Personnel Pool, Easton.  Previously, she worked for the former Strongwear Pants for 26 years.  She graduated from Allentown High School Class of 1958. Kathleen enjoyed bowling and loved animals.

Memberships: She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Alfred, Sr., she is survived by two step-sons, Alfred Williams, Jr. and Pete Lockhart, both of Easton; five step-daughters, Joan Arrington, of Hillside, NJ, Janice Wilson, of Baltimore, MD, Jill Williams, of Piscataway, NJ, Beverly Williams, of Bethlehem and Joy Williams, of Old Bridge, NJ; a brother, Patrick J. Shea, Jr., of Allentown; two sisters, Patricia J. Scavone and Alice C. Bowman, both of Moravia, NY; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a step-son, Russell Gibson, two step-daughters, Jackie Proctor and June Williams, two brothers, Michael P. and Robert E. Shea and three sisters, Mary H. Smothers, Elizabeth M. Lembach and Carolyn J. Hoyt.

Services: Will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 West Berwick St., Easton.  Call Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Carmella ”Carmen” R. Behn

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Carmella “Carmen” R. Behn, 84, of Palmer Township, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.

Born: December 10, 1925, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Rosario and Mary Sidoti Cuvo.

Personal: She and her husband, Raymond F. Behn, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 14th.  Carmen was last employed in the cafeteria of Cheston Elementary School. Years ago she had worked at the former Fredwell and Trans-o-gram Toy Company. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Raymond, she is survived by two sons, David and his wife Vicky, of Palmer Township and Kevin and his companion Gwen, of Nazareth; two sisters, Connie DePaul, of Palmer Township and Mary Yankowy, of Easton and four grandchildren, Courtney Hanisak, Sara Behn, Katy Behn and Troy Behn and his wife Jennifer and three great-grandchildren, Cole, Carly and Gavin. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lena Storm, Sadie Nagle and Lucy Yankowy.

Services: were held Tuesday, July 27, from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Sts., Easton.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Karl M. Deubler

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Karl M. Deubler, Sr., 81, of Palmer Township, passed away Thursday, July 22 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born:   July 26, 1928 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Floyd J. and Mabel Schauffler Deubler.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Charlotte Kramer, would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on September 7, 2010. Karl grew up in Easton, as one of four children.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1945. He retired as a machine operator from Georgia Pacific, formerly Dixie Cup. Prior to that, Karl worked various jobs at Ingersoll Rand, Bethlehem Steel and had a delivery route for the former Schaible’s Bakery.  Always good with fixing things, Karl was a wonderful man who had a great smile and always lent a helping hand.  Besides being a skilled mechanic and carpenter, he was an avid musician who mastered a variety of stringed instruments. After retirement, Karl enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with family and friends.  He will be sorely missed.

Memberships: He was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Farmersville, where he was past president of the brotherhood, an elder of the consistory, and a member of the choir and dart team. He was named the church’s “Man of the Year” in 1976. He was also a member of the Easton MORA club.

Survivors: in addition to his wife Charlotte, of Country Meadows; two sons, Karl M. “Bud” Jr., of Collinsville, VA and David and his wife Brenda, of Bethlehem Township, PA; and two grandsons, Sean and Shane.   He was predeceased by a brother, Robert and two sisters, Pauline Letson and Shirley Bisher.

Services: Will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 26, in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 8065 William Penn Highway, Bethlehem Township.  Call Monday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the church. Burial in Farmersville Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

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

Rose A. Ackerman

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Rose A. Ackerman, 93, formerly of Wilson Borough, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Born: April 23, 1917, in Millheim, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha Steiger Wolfe.

Personal: Her husband, Joseph F. Ackerman, died in March 11, 1982. She last worked for Easton Hospital.  Previously she was employed by Easton Laundry.  Rose was a loving mother and grandmother.  She had artistic interests and abilities.

Survivors: a son, Joseph P. and his wife Gloria, of North Ft. Meyers, FL; four daughters, Beverly Campbell and her husband Donald, of Murrells Inlet, SC, Marilyn Strawn and her husband Arnold, of Williams Township, Ginni Boam and her husband Richard, of Conway, SC and Carolyn Byers, of Schnecksville, PA; a brother, Jennings Wolfe, of Millheim, PA and three sisters, Marian Rishel, of Rebersburg, PA, Hazel Betack, of Millheim, PA and Virginia Wingard, of Clearwater, FL; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by eleven siblings.

Services: Will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough. Call Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or St. John’s United Church of Christ, 8065 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045.

Geraldine M. Castronova

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Geraldine M. Castronova, 86, of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: August 3, 1923, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Gertrude Kresch Bechtel.

Personal: Her husband, Anthony P. Castronova, died February 22, 1998. She retired as a registrar in 1988 from Vitals Statistics, Commonwealth of PA, working from home for 17 years.  Previously she worked for Eagle Youth Center for 10 years. Gerry graduated from Easton High School Class of 1941.

Memberships: She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Gerry was also a member of AARP and the Ambassador Club, both of Palmer Township.

Survivors: two sons, Thomas J. and his wife, Peggy and Anthony J. and his fiancée, Jacqueline Fazekas, all of Easton; a daughter, Patricia Huffstutler, of Bethlehem Township; a sister, Dorothy Straub, of Bethlehem, a granddaughter whom she raised, Daneen Border McGinley, of Palmer Township, six other grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A daughter, Diane M. Ader and a sister, Barbara Schaeffer, died earlier.

Services: Will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Sts., Easton.  Call Saturday 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or the church, 900 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042.

Glenn A. Storm, Jr.

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Glenn A. Storm, Jr., 50, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: July 9, 1960 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of Virginia Dole Storm, of Phillipsburg and the late Glenn A. Storm, Sr. 

Personal: He and his wife, the former Elizabeth A. Seese, celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary on October 18, 2009. Glenn was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School. He was employed by Randolph Manufacturing for 16 years.

Memberships: He was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill.

Survivors: in addition to his wife and mother are two-stepsons, David Fehr of North Carolina and Eric Fehr, of Bethlehem, two brothers, Patrick and Rick, and two sisters, Peggy Trout and Debbie Storm, all of Phillipsburg, three granddaughters, including Kassidy and Erica Fehr, nieces and nephews.

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

Linda K. Brown

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Linda K. Brown, 66, of Forks Township, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born:   January 7, 1944 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Frank R. and Kathryn Bonstein Kern.

Personal: Her husband, John R. Brown, died April 29, 2002. She graduated from Easton High School in 1961.  Linda’s life centered around her family.  She loved her children, granddaughters and sister. Linda enjoyed attending family activities and making holidays and birthdays special. She took great pride in her home, hobbies and the relationships she built throughout the years.

Survivors: a son, John R. III and his wife Kristen, of Center Valley, PA, a daughter, Amy Lopez and her husband James, of Forks Township; a sister, Kathryn C. Kern, of Niantic, CT and three granddaughters, Amanda Lopez, Lexi and Alli Brown.

Services: Private services will be held in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial will be in Easton Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Mary J. Bright

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Mary J. Bright, 69, of Easton, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at home.

Born: September 22, 1940, in Lopatcong Township, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Eliza Burham Schaffer.

Personal: Her husband, Roy L. Bright, Sr., died February 23, 1998. She was last employed by Avante Bedspread Inc.

Survivors: four sons, David and his wife Brenda, of Phillipsburg, NJ, Carl and his wife Karen, of West Easton, Robert and his wife Sandra, of Easton and Richard and his wife Kim, of Ohio; two daughters, Jennie DeRohn and her husband Bruce, of Wilson Borough and Mary White, of Allentown; two brothers, Raymond and Ernest Schaffer, both of Phillipsburg, NJ; two sisters, Jennie Albanese, of Wind Gap and Gertrude Howey, of Phillipsburg, NJ; 18 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.  A son, Roy L. Jr., a brother, Charles Schaffer and two sisters, Katherine VanSyckle and Melissa Albanese, died earlier.

Services: Private graveside services will be held in Northampton Memorial Shrine under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: may be made to the charity of your choice.

James E. Sostarecz

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James E. Sostarecz, 70, of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: August 2, 1939, in Fountain Hill, PA, he was a son of the late Eugene and Mary Luther Sostarecz. He was a step-son of the late Irene Sule Sostarecz.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Nancy L. Pugh, celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2010.  Jim retired from Lentzcaping, Inc.  Previously, he worked for Philadelphia Turf Co., Wickes Lumber, Western Southern Life and Moore’s Lumber. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1957 and served with the Air Force. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Memberships: He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Farmersville, where he helped to run their ham suppers.  Jim was also a member of the Roosevelt Democratic Club, Bethlehem Township.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by two sons, James Jr. and his companion Nalene Hock, of Bethlehem, PA, and Gregory Werkheiser and his wife Rachel, of Landenberg, PA; a daughter, Janice Clause and her husband Ronald, of Mount Joy, PA; four brothers, Robert, of Florida, Eugene, of Bethlehem Township and Craig and Jeffrey, both of Palmer Township; a sister, Sandra Koch, of Bethlehem Township; and six grandchildren. A sister, Eugenia Romano, died earlier.

Services: A Celebration of Life Service was held Monday, July 12, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8065 William Penn Highway, Bethlehem Township.  Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 8065 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045 or VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Richard A. “Dick” Sandt

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Richard A. “Dick” Sandt, 81, of Forks Township, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 in Old Orchard Healthcare Center.

Born: June 5, 1929, in Easton, he was a son of the late Albert H. and Genevieve E. Lenstrohm Sandt.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Janet A. Frantz, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on October 13, 2009. Dick graduated in 1947 from Easton High School and served 13years in the Naval Reserves.  He retired in 1972 as Assistant Chief from the Easton Fire Department where he was employed for 21 years. He then co-owned SBC Beer and Soda, Easton and was a Budweiser salesman for Raymond Baurkot and Sons. He last worked as a courier for Lafayette Ambassador Bank. Dick enjoyed spending time with his family especially his great grandchildren.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  He was a 50 year member of Dallas Lafayette Lodge #396, F&AM and a member of Rajah Shrine; Easton Royal Arch Chapter 173; Hugh de Payens Commandery #19, Knights Templar; PA Retired Professional Firefighters Association and American Legion Post 945.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Janet, is a daughter, Janis E. Au and her husband, Daniel of Forks Township, a brother, Wayne and his wife, Nancy of Palmer Township, a granddaughter, Stacy Jachowicz of Forks Township and  three great grandchildren, Lily, Jenna and Luke Jachowicz.

Services: were held Friday, July 9, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Burial in Hay’s Cemetery. 

Memorials: may be made to Lehigh Valley Health Network memo: Pediatric Oncology, 1247 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 200, Allentown, PA  18103.

Mae Artha Harris

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Mae Artha Harris, 72, of Easton, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: October 7, 1937, in Cuthbert, GA, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Grays.

Personal: Her husband, Benjamin, passed away July 5, 1980. Mae was loved and adored by her family.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and cooking. Mae was always willing to help others in need.

Memberships: She was a member of Union A.M.E. Church. She was a former member of the Paradise Club and VFW Post 1290, Easton.

Survivors: three children, Deborah Jean Harris, of West Palm Beach, FL, Benjamin Harris, Jr. and Yvette Harris, both of Phillipsburg, NJ; five brothers, Willie and Richard Grays, both of Easton; Joe, Frankie and Bobby Grays, all of Kansas; four sisters, Debbie Grays, of Easton, Shirley, Diane and Linda Grays, all of Kansas; two grandchildren, including Alicia Cortes, and a great-grandson.  A grandson, Isaiah Harris and two brothers, James and Johnny Grays, died earlier.

Services: Were held Friday, July 9 in Union A.M.E. Church, 142 E. Nesquehoning St., Easton. Burial in Easton Cemetery. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton is in charge of arrangements.

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

Frederick W. Strauss, Sr.

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Frederick W. Strauss, Sr., 91, of Forks Township, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: February 28, 1919, in Easton, he was a son of the late John W. and Frances M. McRoberts Strauss.

Personal: His wife of 55 years, the former Nancy C. Ryman, died June 27, 1997.  He retired in 1981 from the former Dixie Cup Company.  Previously he worked for Ingersoll Rand.  Frederick graduated from Easton High School in 1938 and served in the Navy during WWII.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a golfer.

Memberships: He was a life member of Order of Fleas, Liberty Hose Co. and Wilson Borough Republican Club.

Survivors: a son, Frederick W. Strauss, Jr. and his wife Ann, of Palmer Township; a daughter, Bonnie G. Bacon, of Lower Saucon Township; a sister, Betty Smith, of Nazareth; three grandchildren, Carla M. Brazinski, Kelly and Mark Strauss and two great-grandchildren, Skilar and Olivya Strauss.  A brother, Samuel, died earlier.

Services: Private services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.  Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Charles W. Kleinle

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Charles W. Kleinle, 97, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 in Country Meadows.

Born: April 30, 1913 in Easton, he was a son of the late Charles and Elsie Smith Kleinle.

Personal: His wife of 53 years, the former Sylvia I. Sandt, died September 3, 1995.  Charles retired from Ingersoll Rand Co., where he was employed for 43 years. He was a 1932 graduate of Easton High School.  Charles enjoyed photography, golfing, fishing and was a handyman.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Easton, where he was a former councilman and served on the property committee. He was a former member of the Sunny Seniors, Saucon Squares, AARP of Easton and Ambassador Club. Charles had been a Palmer Mall Walker and enjoyed the IR Breakfast Group.

Survivors: two daughters, Elsiann Pledger and her husband Charles, of Norman, OK and Cheryl Moyer and her husband Gregory, of Bethlehem Township, PA, and two grandchildren, Kevin C. Moyer, of Philadelphia and Allison E. Moyer, of Santa Monica, CA.  A brother, Martin E., died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, July 8, 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 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 610 W. Berwick St., Easton, PA 18042.

Caroline M. Carey

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Caroline M. Carey, 99, of Easton, passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2010, in Gracedale.

Born: May 30, 1911, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Caroline Hammer McCabe.

Personal: Her husband, Earl W., Sr., died in 1958. Caroline retired in 1976 from the former Shapiro’s.  Years ago, she was employed by the former Stewart’s Silk Mill.  She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and two years of Commercial School.  Caroline enjoyed counted cross stitch, crocheting, sewing, crossword puzzles, gardening and baking cookies for her family.

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

Survivors: A son, Earl W., Jr. and his wife Jeanette, of Intercourse, PA; two grandchildren, Lisa Seibert and her husband Jeff, of Owings, MD and Chaplain, Capt.  Michael Carey, USAF and his wife Amy, stationed at Scott Air Force Base, IL; three great-grandchildren, Justin Seibert, Hannah and Nathan Carey; nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Matthew, Thomas and Joseph and three sisters, Rose McCabe, Mary Michel and Gertrude Brotzman, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, July 8, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis and St. Joseph’s Sts., Easton. Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, c/o 132 South 5th St, Easton, PA, 18042 or Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3770, Allentown, PA 18109.

Neale E. Weller

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Neale E. Weller, 84, of Palmer Township, formerly of Farmington, PA, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospice.

Born: September 25, 1925, in Easton, he was a son of the late Roy H. and Mamie V. Brant Weller.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Florence Werkheiser, would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on July 3, 2010.  Neale retired in 1987 from Pennsylvania State Police, Bethlehem as a driver license examiner, where he worked for 17 years.   Previously, he owned and operated Weller Yule Tree Farms and Weller Nursery with his father in Farmington, PA.  He was a 1943 graduate of Butler High School.  Neale served with the Army Air Corps during WWII as an armorer and gunner sergeant on a B-24.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Florence, he is survived by seven daughters, Roberta M. Rich and her husband Stewart, of Dresher, PA, Eileen Weller Barker and her husband Joe, of Charleston, WV, Gale M. Shook and her husband Glenn and Terry A. Lieberman and her husband Dale, all of Bushkill Township, Lori L. Transue and her husband Kim, of Bel Air, MD, Linda B. Weller and her husband Ron Pritsch, of St. Petersburg, FL, and Susan W. Lehr and her husband Ron, of Nazareth; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A brother, Wilbur R. “Bill” and a sister, Irene Mackrell Ames, died earlier.

Services:   The family invited relatives and friends for fellowship and luncheon on Friday, July 2 in The Eastonian, 90 Kunkle Drive, Palmer Township.   Services were private under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough. His final resting place will be in Camp Roy Weller, Bruceton Mills, WV.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Girl Scouts Western PA- Camp Roy Weller, 30 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Janet E. Capecci

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Janet E. Capecci, 75, of Palmer Township, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 in Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, NJ.

Born: September 24, 1934 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Neiser Gemberling.

Personal: She and her husband, Louis V. Capecci, celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on July 30, 2009.  Janet retired as an account executive from Bank of America where she worked for 30 years. She was a 1952 graduate of Liberty High School.  Janet enjoyed golf and casinos.

Survivors: In addition to her husband Louis, a son, Austin Kurisco, of Bethlehem; two step-sons, Louis Capecci, of Florida and Brian Capecci, of Las Vegas, NV; a brother, Richard Gemberling, of Florida; a sister, Nancy Klotz and her husband Bud, of Macungie; and two grandchildren, George Kurisco and Adrianna Capecci. A daughter-in-law, Linda Kurisco, died earlier.

Services: Graveside services were held Friday, July 2, in Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough is in charge of arrangements. 

Memorials: may be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Aaron S. Roberts

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Aaron S. Roberts, 41, of Easton, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 in Gracedale.

Born: October 23, 1968, in Philadelphia, he was a son of Larry E. and Rose M. Jones Roberts of Forks Township.

Personal: He graduated from Easton Area High School and culinary school.  Aaron enjoyed singing and cooking.

Survivors: in addition to his parents Larry and Rose, he is survived by a brother, Larry E., Jr., at home; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services:  will be private under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick Street, Easton. Burial will be in Hay’s Cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Lila O. Bell

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Lila O. Bell, 90, formerly of Washington Township, PA, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 in Old Orchard Healthcare. 

Born: March 21, 1920 in Netcong, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Ola Helen Poyer McConnell.

Personal: Her husband, George E. Bell, died in 2005.  Lila was of the Methodist faith. She was last employed as a retail clerk.

Memberships: She was a member of Delaware Chapter 52, Order of Eastern Star, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Survivors: two daughters, Judith A. Coleman and her husband Harold P., of Pen Argyl and Donna L. Haring and her husband Thomas A., of Newnan, GA; four grandchildren, Harold G. Coleman and his wife Joy, Donna Marie Adamson and her husband Donovan, Diana L. Liakakos and her husband John and Thomas A. Haring II and his wife Allyson; and five great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Elizabeth Adamson, Alexis and Avia Liakakos, and Jack Haring. A brother, Winfield McConnell, died earlier.

Services: Were held Wednesday, June 30, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough, with Eastern Star services.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Naomi “Omie” Rachel Dornblaser

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Naomi “Omie” Rachel Dornblaser, 94, of Williams Township, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy M. and John J. Eder, where she had been receiving hospice care for the last month.

Born: January 31, 1916, in East Allen Township, PA she was a daughter of the late George Abraham and Eva Henrietta Nonnemacher Edelman.

Personal: Her husband, Paul H.T. Dornblaser, died February 22, 1991. Naomi “Omie” was very devoted to her late husband, Paul H.T. and her family. She loved her church, family and friends dearly, which brought her great joy and happiness!  She enjoyed baking, cooking and sewing for her family. Working outside on the land and planting flowers in her beautiful garden gave her great pleasure. Her “loving smile” will always be remembered.

Memberships: She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williams Township, where she formerly taught Sunday School and Bible School, was director of the junior and children’s choir, a member of the senior choir and Lutheran Church Women and a Luther League advisor. In 1972 she started the Senior Citizens Social of the church.

Survivors: three daughters, Bonnie and her husband James Siegfried, of Catasauqua, Nancy May Dornblaser Eder and her husband John J., of Bethlehem and Judith A. Kalnas Kelly, of Catasauqua; six grandchildren, Louanne M. Wilfinger and her husband Ronald, of Emmaus, Rachael L. Risch and her husband Daniel, of Monroe, GA, John J. Eder, Jr. and his wife Cheryl L. Klase Eder, of Dallas, TX, Paul R. Eder and his wife Terri Ann Knerr Eder, of Laurys Station, PA, Kimberlee A. Kalnas and Tiffany A. Kalnas, both of Catasauqua; six great-grandchildren, Christa M. and Chelsey L. Wilfinger, Justin D. Risch, Cassandra Shuli Eder, Claire Delynn Eder and Shauna Jean Eder and a brother-in-law, Arthur F. Dornblaser and his wife Helen, of Wyomissing, PA.  She was preceded in death by five sisters, Euretta Wyckoff, Frances Weidner, Dorthea Haas, GeorgeJean Jackson and Olive Decker, a brother, Charles Edelman and two sisters-in-law, Naomi I. Dornblaser Snyder and Viola I. Dornblaser Adams.

Services: Were held Saturday, June 26, in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2745 Morgan Hill Rd., Williams Township.  Burial in St. John’s Union Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: may be made to the church, Easton, PA 18042 or VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Alastair Mackenzie Fraser

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Alastair Mackenzie Fraser, 92, formerly of Lebanon, NJ, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Old Orchard Healthcare Center, Bethlehem Township, PA.

Born: April 30, 1918, in Toronto, Canada, he was a son of the late Ewen and Elsie Crummey Fraser.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Elizabeth Simon, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 20, 2010. Alastair was last employed by Hunterdon Medical Center in the public relations department. Previously he was employed in public relations by Ray Bateman. He had also been a reporter for the Newark Evening News, Easton Express and the Trentonian. Alastair also freelanced for other newspapers including the New York Times. He served with the Army during WWII and received a BA degree from Rider College, Trenton, NJ.

Memberships: Alastair was a past president of the Hunterdon County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Elizabeth are two sons, Robert Fraser, of Palmer Township and Donald Fraser and his wife Lori Gross, of Rosendale, NY; a sister, Elaine, of Orange Co., NY and a granddaughter, Fiona Glenn Fraser-Gross. A brother, Donald and three sisters, Gwen Winchell, Ruth Marion and Robin VanderPoel, died earlier.

Services: graveside services were held Sunday, June 27, in Easton Heights Cemetery, 410 N. 10th Street, Easton.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton.

Memorials: may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Emma L. O’Connor

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Emma L. O’Connor, 92, formerly of Easton, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Old Orchard Healthcare.

Born: October 7, 1917 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late August and Emma Muffler Kramer.

Personal: She and her husband, John J. “Scotty” O’Connor, Jr., celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on August 20, 2009. Emma attended St. Joseph’s Commercial School. She enjoyed baking.

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

Survivors: In addition to her husband John “Scotty”, a son, John J. III and his wife Grace, of Wilson Borough, a daughter, Marie Emanuel and her husband William, of Forks Township, a sister, Sister Marie Kramer, OSF, of Aston, PA, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  A granddaughter, Patricia Malik and a brother, William Kramer, died earlier.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, June 23, in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis & St. Joseph’s Sts., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: may be made to the church, c/o 132 S. 5th St., Easton, PA 18042.

John Anthony Cappellano

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John Anthony Cappellano, 34, of Palmer Township, passed into eternal peace with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Penn Presbyterian Hospital of Philadelphia while awaiting a double lung transplant after a strong lifelong and courageous battle with cystic fibrosis.

Born: March 4, 1976 in Wilson Borough, he was the beloved son of Helen Hunsberger of Easton and Anthony John Cappellano of Palmer Township.

Personal: He was a graduate of Easton Area High School Class of 1994 and Allentown Business College.  He also attended Northampton Community College. John was last employed by Wal-Mart, in Phillipsburg, NJ and had also worked in the Lower Nazareth store.  He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies, Miami Dolphins and Easton Red Rovers.  As a child, John participated in the Easton Lil Rovers football and baseball programs. John enjoyed cruises to Bermuda and annual summer vacations with his mother and sisters and special hunting and fishing trips with his father. An organ donor, John requested the donation of his organs to the Gift of Life Foundation to benefit other families in their time of need.

Survivors: John will be forever missed by his parents Helen and Anthony, two sisters, Helena and Holly Hunsberger, both of Easton; two brothers, Tony and Brian Cappellano, both of Palmer Township; step-mother, Carol Cappellano, of Palmer Township; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services: Were held Monday, June 21, 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 family, c/o the funeral home, Easton, PA 18042.

Jamie Renee Whitesell

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Jamie Renee Whitesell, 30, of Wilson Borough, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: December 19, 1979 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of Richard and Pamela Muscatell Kleedorfer, of Ft. Mills, SC.

Personal: She and her husband, Jeffrey, celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary on May 2, 2010.  Jamie was a 1998 graduate of Easton Area High School and received an associate’s degree from Shippensburg University.  She was a loving wife, mom and daughter who will be deeply missed. Jamie enjoyed reading, sports, baking, friends and family.

Survivors: In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Cheyenne and a son, Drake, both at home, a brother, Jeremy Kleedorfer, of Matthews, NC, a grandmother, Florence Sargeant of Easton, an aunt, Sharon Schubert of Largo, Fl, an aunt, Beverly Kist of Palm Harbor, Fl, an uncle, Vail and an aunt Marsha Kleedorfer of Nazareth, an uncle, William and an aunt, Donna Kleedorfer of Nazareth,  many foster brothers and sisters.

Services: A memorial service was held Friday, June 18, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 

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

Charlotte Lucas

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Charlotte Lucas, 89, formerly of Nesquehoning St., Easton, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Palmer Township.

Born: November 8, 1920, in Jessup, PA, she was a daughter of the late Russell S. and Catherine McConnell Kilpatrick.

Personal: Her husband, Hugh J. “Hughie” Lucas, Sr., died September 10, 1986. Charlotte was last employed by the former Mrs. Smith’s Pretzel Bakery. Previously she worked for the former Bethlehem Steel, Shapiro & Sons and Wilshires Curtain Factory. Years ago she enjoyed bingo. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Memberships: She was a life member of Rice Ebner American Legion Auxiliary Unit #588 and the former Easton Elks Lodge #121.

Survivors: two sons, Hugh J. Lucas, Jr. and his wife Sandie, of Mt. Pocono, PA and R. James Moser and his wife Nancy, of Bethlehem Township; a daughter, Charlotte Longacre and her husband Burdell, of Phillipsburg, NJ; a sister, Mary Novrosky, of Bethlehem and eleven grandchildren, Tammy, Tina, Timothy, Christine, Melissa, Daniel, Lisa, Laura, Hugh, Tara and Trinity and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Scot E. Lucas, two brothers, Charles and Ervin Kilpatrick, a sister, Catharine Moser and two grandchildren, Kelly and Louis.

Services: were held Wednesday, June 16, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton.  Burial in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery.

Jason E. Rose

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Jason E. Rose, 27, of Wilson Borough, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his home.

Born: June 4, 1983 in Easton, he was a son of James Rose, Jr. of Allentown and Mary Korevec Rose of Fayetteville, NC. He was employed as an installer by Desmond Pools. Jason had been a wrestler and played football at Salisbury High School. He enjoyed weight lifting. He served in the National Guard.

Survivors: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Jessica L. McNeill; a daughter, Savanna Rose; and a stepdaughter, Madison ODowd, both at home; paternal grandmother, Helen Rose of Easton; and maternal grandmother, Catherine Korevec of Brookfield, WI; brother, Justin Rose; and sister, Jessica Rose, both of Allentown; half brothers, Jimmy Rose, Chris and Michael Ott, John Getz and James Blitlez; and half sisters, Brenda Schradt, Mystic, Aramani, Giavana and Conciatta Rose; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews.

Services: Were held Wednesday, June 16, in Shiloh Chapel, 201 Brother Thomas Bright Avenue, Easton. Burial in Hays Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton. Contributions: To the family c/o the funeral home, 602 W. Berwick Street, Easton, PA 18042.

Kenneth R. “Smoothie” Helm

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Kenneth R. “Smoothie” Helm, 77, of Palmer Township, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 surrounded by his family in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.

Born: August 24, 1932, in Bingen, PA, he was a son of the late Frank and Bertha Henninger Helm.

Personal: Kenneth and his wife, the former Joyce Werkheiser, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on March 31, 2010. He had his own business, Helm’s Electric, for 15 years.  Most recently, he was an electrical estimator for JB Electric until his retirement.  Kenneth was a 1950 graduate of Wilson High School.  He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War as a crew chief servicing B-26’s. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Memberships: Kenneth was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Farmersville.  He was a life member of Wilson Boro Republican Club and AARP Chapter 2144, Palmer Township and a member of Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9.  Smoothie thoroughly enjoyed the game of golf and was a member of the Reject’s Golf League at Green Pond and a former member of K & S Quoits Golf League at Green Pond.

Survivors: In addition to his wife Joyce, he is survived by two daughters, Vicki Gruppo and her husband Gregory, of Palmer Township and Lori Helm, of Saranac, NY, a grandson, Dana Difilippantonio, of Palmer Township, four brothers, George and Howard, of Palmer Township, Willard and Franklin, of Wilson Borough, many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Services: were held Wednesday, June 16, in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 8065 William Penn Highway, Farmersville. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough is in charge od arrangements. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the church, Easton, PA 18045.

Jane C. Transue

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Jane C. Transue, 81, of Wilson Borough, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born: May 26, 1929 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Jane Benn Hess

Personal: She had worked as a nurse’s aide.  Jane graduated in 1946 from Easton High School.  She enjoyed bingo and raised horses.

Memberships: She was a member of First United Church of Christ.

Survivors: two daughters, Margaret Slack of Smyrna, DE and Lucille Young Hannah of Maryland, a son, John G.A. Transue of Las Vegas, NV and four grandchildren, Ronald, Jack and Stephen Slack and Kimberly Slack Lamon, thirteen great grandchildren and a great- great grandson. A sister, Sarah Faust, died earlier.

Services: will be private under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough.

Jay R. Schneck

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Jay R. Schneck, 78, of Easton, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Easton Hospital.

Born: January 1, 1932, in Allentown, PA, he was a son of the late Victor J. and Sue N. Necker Schneck.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Joan N. Cropper, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on October 18, 2009. Jay retired in 1997 from Cigna Insurance where he worked for 10 years.  Previously he owned and operated Paul’s Distributor, Wilson Borough. He served with the Air Force during the Korean War.  Jay enjoyed animals and John Wayne movies and was a huge sports fan, especially of the Phillies and Eagles.  He played Santa Claus for social clubs, nursing homes and private homes.

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

Survivors: in addition to his wife, Joan, he is survived by two sons, Ronald J. and his wife Cynthia, of Northampton and Glenn A. and his wife Diane, of Kissimmee, FL; two daughters, Linda S. Romero and her husband John, of Tucson, AZ and Nancy J. Stover and her husband, John, of Easton; two brothers-in-law, John H. Cropper and his wife Geri and James R. Cropper and his wife Joyce, all of Bethlehem; eight grandchildren, Jason and Andrew Stover, Denise Wagner, Delina Martin, Ryan, Justin, Glenn Jr. and Christie Schneck; two step-grandchildren, Jenna and Anthony Adamo and ten great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Janelle Stover, died earlier.

Services: were held Tuesday, June 15, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough.

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

Jane L. McNear

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Jane L. McNear, 63, of Palmer Township, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 in Old Orchard Healthcare.

Born: July 13, 1946, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Eva S. Seigle Prugh.

Personal: She and her husband, Grant M. McNear, Jr., celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on December 23, 2009.  She was last employed by the Express-Times. Years ago she worked as a secretary for the former Squire, Schilling and Skiff. She graduated from Easton High School Class of 1965. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family, romance novels and game shows.

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

Survivors: in addition to her husband, Grant M., Jr., she is survived by a son, Michael A., of Nazareth; a daughter, Lori A. Stofanak and her husband John M., of Allentown; a brother-in-law, Alan McNear and his wife, Susan, of San Antonio, TX, a sister-in-law, Carole Wolt and her husband Jay, of East Berlin, PA; two grandchildren, Jakob and Ashlyn McNear; two step-grandchildren, David and Rachael Stofanak and a step-great-granddaughter, Alexia Stofanak.

Services: were held Monday, June 14, 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 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, NY, NY 10087 or the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
 

Mary Pletchan

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Mary Pletchan, 90, of Palmer Township, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in New Eastwood.

Born: February 19, 1920, in West Easton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Yaworski Kolodrub.

Personal: Her husband, Michael, passed away December 20, 1980. She retired from the former Weller Electric, where she worked for over 20 years. Mary was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1938.  She enjoyed knitting and bingo.

Memberships: Mary was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, West Easton, where she was a member of the ladies auxiliary. She was also a member of the Lehigh Valley Millennium Choir.

Survivors: A son, Michael and his wife Ida, of Nazareth; a daughter, Daria Zellner and her husband Mark, of Palmer Township; five grandchildren, Renee, Stephen, Tami, Daniel and Alysa and three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Anna and Alexandra. Two brothers, Joseph and Stephen, died earlier.

Services: Were held Friday, June 11, in the Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough.  Burial in the parish cemetery.

Memorials: may be made to Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth Street, West Easton, PA 18042.

Richard M. Vandegrift

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Richard M. Vandegrift, 79, of Williams Township, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his home.

Born: December 1, 1930, in Glendon Borough, PA, he was a son of the late Merle A. and Mildred S. Miller Vandegrift.

Personal: He and his wife, the former Carol Ann Crotsley, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on September 21, 2009. Richard was last employed by the former Dixie Cup Company where he worked for 25 years before retiring on disability.  Previously he worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction and for R & R Provisions.  He graduated from Wilson High School in 1948 and served with the Navy Seabees during the Korean War.  Richard was an avid hunter and gardener.

Memberships: He was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ.  Richard was a life member of Order of Fleas, National Rifle Association, Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9 and Steel City Gun Club.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Carol Ann, he is survived by nieces and nephews. A brother, John, died earlier.

Services: Were held Thursday, June 10, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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