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Ronald E. “Pop” Hughes, Sr.

November 4, 2022

Ronald E. “Pop” Hughes, Sr., 82, of Wind Gap, died Friday, November 4, 2022 in ProMedica, Easton. Born January 23, 1940 in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Evan and Mabel (Carey) Hughes. He and his wife, Carol A. (Lutes) Hughes were married 57 years. Pop served in the Army during the Korean War and was a self-employed general contractor in the Lehigh Valley. He founded the H. & S. Construction softball team and was the coach for over 30 years. Pop was the epitome of what a family man should be. His happiest moments were spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. His grandchildren were his world, he never missed a function involving them and was always there to show his love and support. His face would light up every time he talked about them. He was “pop” to many and will be deeply missed by those who were lucky enough to meet him.

Surviving with his wife, Carol, are two sons, Ronald E. Hughes, Jr. and his wife, Kitti-Jo and Scott A. Hughes and his wife, Jenn; a daughter, Yvonne P. Beers and her husband, Christopher; eight grandchildren, Jared, Jessica, Kelsey, Alyson, Abygayle, Madysen, Emalie, and Sara; three great grandchildren, Kensleigh, Eliana, and Theodore; a great grandson Owen on the way; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death along with his parents by his five brothers, William, George, Teddy, Jack, and Bob and two sisters, Betty and Dorothy.

Services will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Donald & Julie Brunstetter

    November 5, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    sorry for your lost pop was a good guy now he can coach ball in heaven.

  2. Pearl

    November 6, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    Sorry for your loss . I will remember the early yrs of all the fun we had back then .

  3. Wendy

    November 6, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    I have so many memories of u, but i will never forget when u taught me how to drive and when I failed the first time, u didn’t give up on me. The 2nd time I swear u were more excited than me lol. I’m sorry we all lost touch, I’ve thought about u all alot and have no excuses to y I never contacted any of u. U treated me and my siblings like ur own and I will forever be grateful for u. I will miss watching those cowboy picture with u. U will always have a spot in my heart, may u RIP my handsome friend, see u soon

  4. Kimberly Coon Smolenak

    November 7, 2022 at 10:19 am

    Deepest condolences. May he Rest In Peace. I hope the good memories get you through this difficult time.

  5. Bonnie steuer

    November 7, 2022 at 3:21 pm

    Carol and family sorry for your lost Ron was a good husband and father my prayers are with you and your family

  6. Eric Davis

    November 9, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    I chose not to attend. I’d rather remember my coach Pop for how I remember the great man.

  7. Stephanie (Nixon) Becker

    November 11, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    So sorry Scott , and your entire family , for your loss of your father .. Your Dad was a sweet and kind man .. May he RIP and I hope you all find comfort In the memories you had with him ❤️