Obituaries

Ronald J. Rawson, 62, of Easton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in his home.

Born November 10, 1952 in Easton, he was a son of the late Peter and Eleanor J. (Hoetger) Rawson.

He and his wife, the former Agnes M. Kale were high school sweethearts and were married for 38 years.  He was a loving and caring husband.

Ronald worked for General Supply Co. from 1990 to 2006.  Prior to that he worked for Hummel Lumber from 1972 to 1990.  He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1970 and earned a degree in accounting from Churchman Business School in 1972.  He was an avid Dodger fan and enjoyed all sports, especially baseball.  He was a baseball card collector and enjoyed traveling.

He was a member of the former First Evangelical Congregational Church, Easton where he served as Treasurer and Board President.  He attended First Baptist Church, Easton and Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Bethlehem.

Surviving with his wife, Agnes, are a brother, Elwyn Rawson and his wife, Margaret of Macungie and a sister-in-law, Shirley Rawson of Wilson Borough.  His brother, Raymond K. Rawson, Sr. and his sister, Janice M. Rawson died earlier.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Monday in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 177 N. Greenwood Ave., Easton, PA 18045 or Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, 75 E. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18018.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.