Obituaries

Rosalyn Meltzer, 95, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Born: February 12, 1919 in New York City she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Anna Lipson. She was married for over 60 years to Murray Meltzer who passed away in 2003 .

Personal: Rosalyn graduated from Hunter College in 1940 and for many years was a casework supervisor for the  Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in Johnstown, PA. In 1973, after a catastrophic flood in Johnstown, Rosalyn came out of retirement to work for the Catholic Social Agency in Johnstown, assisting flood victims.

Memberships: She was a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue and the American Civil Liberties Union. Rosalyn was a long time member of the American Contract Bridge League, where she attained the rank of Life Master.

Survivors: Her children and their spouses: Ronnie Freedberg and Robert of Forks Township, PA, Margery Meltzer and Cheryl Stark of Vineyard Haven, MA, and Richard Meltzer and Jane of Cranberry Township, PA;  grandchildren: Debra Baker and Jeff of Toronto, Canada, Steven Freedberg and Kelly of St. Paul, MN and Ariella Meltzer of Cranberry Twp., PA; and three great grandchildren:  Mara and Leah Baker, and Aaron Freedberg. She was predeceased by two brothers, Mitch and Irving.

Services: Will be private; offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to ProJeCt of Easton, 320 Ferry St, Easton, PA 18042