Miriam K. Cassel , 93 of Newtown, PA died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born March 27, 1932 in Bethlehem PA , the fifth of seven children, she was a daughter of the late Tillie (Margolis) and Max Goldberg. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and spent her working years in the family medical practice community. Miriam had a lifelong devotion to her Jewish faith, holding leadership and volunteer roles, including serving as Sisterhood President and Ritual Committee Chair, at three synagogues over her lifetime. She also taught bar and bat mitzvah classes at Temple Beth El Israel in Port St. Lucie, FL. Miriam was known for her love of cooking and entertaining and was famous for her red velvet cake, challah and rugelach. Rarely seen without a book, she also enjoyed cards, bingo and mahjong.
Miriam will be lovingly remembered for her laugh, her smile and her warm presence by her children: Celia Connor (husband Ed), Michael Kutner (wife Stacy); a sister: Freda Klugman; 9 grandchildren: Timothy Kutner (Sendy), Jennifer Stoffels (Bill), Lauren Miller (Brian), Dana Kutner, Leah Burnite (George), Skye Kutner, Raina Vaughn (Preston), Kevin Kutner (Casey), Justin Kutner; 11 great-grandchildren who lovingly knew her as G-G-Mom; her stepchildren: Neil Cassel, Stacey Busch (Howard) and their 3 children, spouses and grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands: Robert Kutner in 1974, Arno Cassel in 2024 and her son: Allen Kutner in 2000.
Services will be held 11 AM Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2026) at Congregation B’nai Shalom Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton followed by interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp. The Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger (reflecting her love for feeding and caring for others.) Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Debbie Herman
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Aunt Miriam shared memories and impressions with me while I was growing up and in conversations over the years. These treasures carry her voice, her breath and most striking to me, a deep appreciation of strength and unvarnished truth in the face of whatever life throws you. I admire her spark which renews itself each day and still creates an atmosphere of love, Judaism, tradition, lifting others up through her educating b’nai mitzvot, cooking and baking, her infectious smile and laughter and her talking about what especially made family members seek their adventure. I listened to a bounty hunter who looked and found a treasure inside as she spoke and tailored her revelations. Somewhere along each story, I felt we switched places as I recognized the light in her eyes, which at times carried the lessons with greater insight. I love you, Aunt Miriam and guess you will continue to entertain.
Linda Levin
January 13, 2026 at 11:30 am
Miriam was (is) loved!!!!!
Miriam helped me when my husband Spencer died.
Miriam’s memory will always be a Blessing.