Obituaries

Emidio C. “Tony” Bubba, 91, of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, November 19, 2018 at ManorCare Old Orchard. Born July 7, 1927 in Easton, PA, he was a son of the late Mary (Ferriana) and Luigi Bubba. He graduated from Easton High School in 1945 and Rider College in 1952 where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity and Skull and Sabers Honor Society.  He served in the Navy during WWII and had been the District Sales Manager for Griffin Pipe Products, Lynchburg, VA for 20 years before retiring in 1992. After retirement he worked for TEEBEE Sales in Palmer for 13 years. Tony was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton where he was a past-president of Consistory, an Elder and a Deacon. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop #5 and was very active in F.&A.M. as Past-Master Dallas/Lafayette Lodge #396, Past-High-Priest Easton Chapter, Royal Arch Mason, Past-thrice Illustrious Master Pomp Council #20, Past Commander Hugh de Paynes Commandry #19, member Penn Priory Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Mary Conclave Red Cross Constantine and President of the Masonic Building Association for 10 years. He was also a Past-President of the Woodland Hills Country Club Men’s Association. Tony loved golfing, traveling and his dogs.

He is survived by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Valoise L. “Val” (Case) Bubba in 2014; a brother, Russell Bubba and sisters, Clara Erdo and Elizabeth Szulborski.

Services are 10 AM Friday in First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd Street, Easton with visitation from 9:30 AM to 10 AM in the church. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council, P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 or First UCC, 27 N. 3rd Street, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.