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Joseph L. Kaplan

November 11, 2013

Joseph L. Kaplan, 94, of Easton, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born:  May 30, 1919 in Easton, he was a son of the late Morris and Fannie (Sher) Kaplan.

Personal:  He worked at Kaplan’s, Easton for many years until retiring.  He graduated from Easton High School in 1937 and was a Corporal in the Army during WWII.

Memberships:  He was a member of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough, the Lions Club, the Elks Lodge, the Knights of Pythias and numerous local social clubs. He was also an active fundraiser for the local Veterans Affairs.

Survivors:  A son, Marshall; a daughter, Abby; two brothers, Sidney Kaplan and Dr. Lee Kaplan; a sister Isabel Sciff; a grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Services:  1:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 13, in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Wilson Borough.  Interment in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions:  B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042.

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  1. David and Snookie Kaplan

    November 14, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Uncle Joe,
    We are going to miss you.We hope that you can rest in peace,and are finally pain free.
    We will miss your phone calls,laughter and the voice on the other end of the phone,” Hello??This is Joe -Joe Kaplan”.
    Thank you for the wonderful memories,the football games,The holidays and yourfavorite Hannukah.For that we are so Thankful.
    We love and miss you..Shalom..David and Snookie