Obituaries

Gilbert L. Nielsen, Jr., 69, of Easton, died Friday, April 26, 2024 in Easton Hospital. Born July 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Lucille (Labozzetta) Nielsen. He and his wife, Martine (Casado) Nielsen were married 48 years. Gil was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Long Island University and he graduated at the top of his class from New York Law School. He was the Director of Public Relations for AICPA for over ten years. Prior to that he was Vice President of Corporate Communications for IDT, Newark, NJ. He was also a media personality, producer, and writer for ABC, Fox, and CNBC. He served on the City Council in Edison, NJ and was a practicing attorney and public defender in NJ. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood, Edison, NJ and was a member of the fraternal order of F&AM.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Martine, are four sons, Gilbert Nielsen, III, Marc Nielsen, Eric-Andre Nielsen, and Paul Nielsen; two daughters, Christiana Pheiffer and Arianna Casado; a brother, Paul Nielsen; two sisters, Joann Ferrughelli and Lisa Cannon; his mother-in-law, Marie Casado; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org or Smile Train, www.SmileTrain.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Myra J. Hartung, 86, of Williams Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born June 4, 1937 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Elsie S. (Rice) Stryker. Her husband of 42 years, William C. Hartung died in 2004. Myra graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1955 and Churchman Business School in 1957. She was an accountant for several local Ford dealerships for 26 years and was also an accountant for DeMartino Chevrolet. Before retiring in 1998, she was a Certified Nurse Aide at Gracedale for 8 years. She was a volunteer tax counselor for AARP and the IRS for 21 years and enjoyed playing the piano, crocheting, gardening, and caring for her farm animals, cats, and dogs. Myra was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill and a former member of St. John’s UCC, Riegelsville for 8 years where she was the treasurer and sang in the choir.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Preston of Williams Township, Karen Hartung of Williams Township, and Loretta Murray and her husband, Kyle of Williams Township; six grandchildren, Stephan Oberman, Lauren Preston, Krystie Brandau, Nicole Bacque, Dakota Murray, and Logan Murray; and six great grandchildren, Samuel, AJ, Joseph, Eli, Indie, and Bristol.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Raubsville Cemetery, Royal Manor Rd., Williams Township. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Leslie Joyce Caswell, 48, formerly of Washington, NJ died Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born December 16, 1975 in Hackettstown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Warren and Candace (Krug) Caswell and Melody (Hunter) Caswell McAllister and James McAllister of Glendon, PA. She was a graduate of Warren Hills Regional High School. Leslie was employed by the Hunterdon Developmental Center for more than 10 years. She cared for many with developmental challenges and truly made a difference in their lives. She was a member and Past Grand Officer of the NJ Order of Eastern Star, Delaware Chapter and a member and Past Worthy Advisor of Easton Assembly International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Never wanting to be defined by her own disability, Leslie was all about helping others, especially children.

She is survived by Melody “Mindy” and James McAllister; her sister: Amanda Best (Jared) of Washington, NJ; sister-in-law: Amy Caswell of Glendon; aunt: Jane Krug Bradley (Gene) of Green Brook, NJ; uncle: Edward Krug (John) of East Hampton, NY; former husband: Donald Skorets of Belvidere, NJ; cousin: Colin Bradley; nieces and nephews: Carissa Stala, Austyn McCloskey, Duncan Caswell, Liam Caswell, Mason Best and Anara Best; and many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Matthew Caswell.

A calling period will be held from noon to 1 PM Saturday, May 11 at Flynn’s on the Hill (now The Mainline Event Center), 341 Pursel St., Phillipsburg, NJ with a Celebration of Life Service to follow. Interment will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Easton Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls or Allentown Chapter, Order of DeMolay, c/o Amanda Best, 8 Youmans Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gladys I. Weaver, 91 of Wilson Borough, PA died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born August 14, 1932 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Chester and May Louise (Werkheiser) Stauffer. She was employed by the former H. L. Green Department Store for 45 years before retiring. Gladys was a kind person who loved her victory garden of flowers and vegetables; but most of all she loved her husband Carl and her family.

She is survived by nieces and nephew: Donna Grow, Karen Fleming, Nicholas Luparelli; cousins: Marion Greener, Carol Ann Hub and brother-in-law: William Weaver. She was predeceased by her husband Carl O. Weaver in 2016 and her sister Alice Luparelli.

Services are 2 PM Friday (April 19) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 1:30 to 2 PM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Glenn D. Keim, 86 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, April 5, 2024 at home. Born September 28, 1937 in Wilson Borough, PA he was a son of the late Howard and Grace (Muthard) Keim. He was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School where he played baseball and basketball. Glenn was employed by Mack Printing for 27 years as a linotype operator and in the traffic department before retiring. He was a member of New Creation United Church of Christ, Palmer Twp. and an avid Eagle’s fan.

He is survived by his granddaughters: Chelsea Jaworowski of Allentown, PA, Shaylyn Jaworowski of Macungie, PA and 2 great-granddaughters: Mae and Mya. He was predeceased by his wife: Carolyn (Andrews) Keim, his son: Kenneth Keim and his daughter: Terri Jaworowski.

A graveside service will be held 2 PM Monday (April 15) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Scott Michael Foss, 63 of Martins Creek, PA died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born June 7, 1960 he was a son of the late Eugenia “Jean” (Mandarino) and Clarence “Chub” Foss. He was a 1978 graduate of Easton High School and received his associate degree from Northampton Community College. Scott was employed by Air Products and Chemical for 33 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, a former member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and a past-president of the St. Anthony’s Youth Center. Scott was also a longtime volunteer and coach for 45 years for the Easton Cross Country team.

He is survived by his sister: Sally Murgia (husband Peter) of Forks Twp., PA; his brother: Steve Foss (wife Marcia) of Old Forge, PA; nieces and nephew: Marissa, Katrina, Giavanna, Matthew; and great nieces: Harper and Addison.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Friday (April 5, 2024) in St. Rocco’s Catholic Church, 6658 School St., Martins Creek, PA; with visitation from 6 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be private in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation at https://events.lustgarten.org/fundraiser/5395236 or St. Luke’s Hospice at www.slhn.org/supporthospicecare. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.