Leanore C. Donschietz, 81 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Easton Hospital.
Born: March 12, 1933 in Bethlehem, PA she was the fifth of seven girls born to the late Carmen and Anna (Geraci) Christ who had emigrated to the United States from the Palermo area of Sicily.
Personal: She was employed as the office manager at Easton Radiology and previously by Easton Hospital. She was a 1951 graduate of Easton High School where she was a twirler. She also served in the Navy WAVES during the Korean War. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, enjoyed reading, traveling, sports and the internet, and was an avid and expert Scrabble player.
Memberships: She was a member of Dryland United Church of Christ, Nazareth; and was secretary of the AARP, Palmer Chapter. She was president of the WAVES National Shipmates Unit 120 and an active member of the Easton High School Class of 1951 Reunion Committee. She was a member and president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the West Easton Fire Co., a past-president of the Livingstone PTA in West Easton and she had been a Cub Scout Den Mother.
Survivors: Children: Robert A. Seiple and his wife Kathy of Union, NJ, Roy D. “Buzz” Seiple and his wife Cynthia of Nazareth, PA, Robin Crihfield and her husband Stephen of Birdsboro, PA; a sister: Gloria Mitchell of Bethlehem, PA; 8 grandchildren: Adrienne, Lauren, Chelsea, Lindsay, Ryan, Pamela, Randy and Christine; 5 great-grandchildren: Emmett, Gus, Marlo, Luna and Fiona; 2 step-children: Anne DeLong and Ronald Donschietz; and former husband: Robert Seiple. Her husband: Ronald Donschietz and son: Rodney W. Seiple died earlier.
Services: 11:00 AM Wednesday (Apr. 23) in Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064, with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10:30 to 11 Wednesday in the church. Interment will be in Forks Cemetery.
Memorials: May be made to Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Bill & Bobbie Wood
April 21, 2014 at 1:48 pm
We wish to express our deepest sympathy in your loss. Unfortunately we are unable to attend services as Bill’s sister just passed away also and the funeral is in Delaware on Wednesday also.
John Breidinger
April 21, 2014 at 5:57 pm
So very sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and one of my all time favorites. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
John Breidinger
Lynda Young-Bateman, John and Daisy Bateman
April 21, 2014 at 6:46 pm
John, Daisy and I are so sad to hear of the passing of Lee. She was a beautiful person and I have so many memories of being in her house as a little girl when Robin and Danny were dating. Lee was always considered to be a member of the Young family and I know Mom and Dad are with her now. God Bless and much love from Ireland.
Susan Young
April 21, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Dear Robin, Buzz and Bob,
I am so very sad to hear about your mom’s passing. I really loved Lee, she will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sent with love and remembrance,
Susan
Dan Young
April 21, 2014 at 10:44 pm
Dear Bob, Buzz and Rob, Chelsea, Lindsay and to all her wonderful family,
It is with saddest heart that your mom/gram has passed. Though she was in the twilight of her years, she left us far too soon. Her smile would warm the coldest day and her grace gave it meaning.
Lee was like a mom to me and I loved and respected her so. She touched me in many ways and shaped me as a person and as a man. I owe her so much and will carry her memory with me forever.
To quote one of her faves, Frank Sinatra, ” The best is yet to come and won’t that be fine.” Lee has gone to sing with the angels and her light shineth down on us all. She has begun the next chapter of her life and though we miss her sorely, she is happy and at peace. That makes me happy too. We love you Lee! Dan
ROSE PALMERI PASCH
April 22, 2014 at 3:43 pm
REST IN PEACE LEANORE
CLASS MATE E.H.S CLASS 1951
Jeffrey A. Hedin
April 24, 2014 at 11:39 pm
Bob and Kathy:
Our hearts are with you at this time of your loss. May you share the sure and certain hope that God’s promise in Easter’s resurrection is your gift to hold. May your memories warm you and your faith sustain you. God bless.
Jeff and Ruth Hedin