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The Ashton Funeral Home remains committed, prepared and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to safely care for the families that we serve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whenever possible, we will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals that are most important to them within the guidelines of the CDC, government and professional associations. The health and safety of the families we serve, our community and our staff is at the forefront of what we do as funeral service professionals.

With heavy hearts we announce the death of the gracious and kind Arlene C. Ashton, on October 1, 2020. She was our protector. She was our mother. She is missed beyond measure.

With heavy hearts we announce the death of the much-loved and respected R. Kline Ashton, Sr., on January 25, 2017. He was our rock. He was our father. He is missed beyond measure.

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A Tree of Remembrance was planted May 23, 2024 as a living memorial to those who died in 2023 at Mill Race Park in Palmer Twp., PA (just off Bushkill Dr. at Newlins Mill Rd.) It joins Trees dedicated over the past four decades to those who live on in our hearts. We Remember.

A Service of Remembrance was held December 10, 2023 to remember those who died in 2023. A Tree of Remembrance was decorated with Keepsakes in memory of those who died this past year.

The National Eagle Scout Association and the Minsi Trails Council presented R. Kline Ashton, Jr. with the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions as an Eagle Scout. The award recognizes Eagle Scouts who have brought great honor to the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America through their personal and professional contributions at the local, state and regional level.

Debra Ashton-Chase served as the 135th President of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. Organized in 1881, PFDA is one of the largest state funeral director associations in the nation. Debbie followed in the footsteps of her father, R. Kline Ashton, Sr., as a PFDA District Governor and as Past-President of the Eastern PA Funeral Directors Association.

Easton, Pennsylvania The Ashton Family
Worthy of your Trust
for Five Generations

R. Kline Ashton, Jr., Supervisor | Debra Jo Ashton-Chase, Funeral Director | W. Scott Ashton, Funeral Director

R. Kline Ashton, Jr., Supervisor
Debra Jo Ashton-Chase, Funeral Director | W. Scott Ashton, Funeral Director

R. Kline Ashton, Jr., Supervisor
Debra Jo Ashton-Chase, Funeral Director
W. Scott Ashton, Funeral Director