Obituaries

Lorraine E. Fazekas, 96, a resident of  Jewel Nursing Home, Allentown, PA died Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus. Born August 15, 1930 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Hilda (Sterner) Messinger. She was a graduate of Easton High School and had been employed by the Bell Telephone Company, Easton. In her later years she was employed by Clover’s then Boscov’s Department Store. Lorraine attended First Moravian Church, Easton and later joined First UCC in Milford, NJ where she was very active singing in the church choir. She was a member of the American Legion, the Riegel Ridge Choral Group and the bowling league for the Riegel Ridge Community Center. Lorraine loved her years in Holland Twp., NJ where she raised her family. She also loved gardening and tending to her flowers.

She is survived by her children: Gloria Fazekas of Allentown, Donna Rygiel (Robert) of Southport, NC, William Fazekas, III (Marion) of Riegelsville, PA, Jennifer Middlecamp (George) of Emmaus, PA and Timothy Fazekas of Easton; grandchildren: Kyle, Kimberly, Kelli, Katie, Jenny-Lynn, Ashley and Jordan; and great-grandsons: Jacob, Landon, Chase and Grayson. She was predeceased by her siblings: Maynard, Ernest, Raymond and Harvey Messinger and Doris Castner and her former spouse: William E. Fazekas, Jr.

Lorraine loved helping others and gave to several organizations close to her heart. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Red Cross, www.redcross.org or American Diabetes Association www.donate.diabetes.org. or to an organization of one’s choice. A Celebration of her Life will be held on April 3, 2027 at the Ashton Funeral Home with the time to be announced. A private burial was held at the Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.