Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Pauline M. Garofalo

August 4, 2014

Pauline M. Garofalo, 102, of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, August 4, 2014.

Born: April 7, 1912 in Riddlesburg, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Calandra) Chisesi. Her husband Sam Garofalo died in 1996.

Personal: She had been employed at the Simone Silk Mill for several years.

Memberships: She was a member of the William Parsons Chapter #185, O.E.S.

Survivors: Her son: James S. Garofalo and his wife Helen of Mt. Bethel, PA; two sisters: Nettie Marina, Rosie Whitman of Easton, PA; and her granddaughter: HelenBeth Vilcek and her husband David of Mt. Bethel, PA. She was predeceased by her husband: Sam and siblings: Frances “Fannie” Squarcia, Jennie Huckabay, Victor, Nicholas, James and Josephine Chisesi.

Services: A calling period will be held Thursday (Aug. 7) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with Wm. Parsons #185, Eastern Star service at 7:45 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to O.E.S., William Parsons Chapter #185 c/o 414 Wood St., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Barb Rager

    August 6, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Helen Beth and family:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. With heartfelt condolences in your time of sorrow.
    In Star love and friendship
    Barb Rager

  2. John & Vicki Berkheimer

    August 8, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Helen Beth, Jim & Family. . .

    Sorry for your loss. It’s never a good time but 102 years is an enviable record for anyone. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    John & Vicki Berkheimer