Sidney H. Kaplan, 90 of Wilson Borough, PA died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at New Eastwood Healthcare Center. Born July 14, 1928 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Morris and Fannie (Sher) Kaplan. He and his wife, the former Helene Feuerman would have been married 59 years next week. He was a 1946 graduate of Easton High School and member of their reunion committee. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a second-generation owner/operator of Kaplan Awning in Easton where he remained active for more than fifty years even after transitioning the business to his children in 1997. He was a member of the Bnai Abraham Synagogue and former member of Northampton Country Club where he had a hole-in-one on the golf course. He was also an avid bowler, active in numerous bowling leagues over the years.
He is survived by his wife: Helene; his son: David Kaplan (wife Snookie) of Wilson; his daughter: Randi Kaplan of Forks Twp., PA; a brother: Dr. Lee Kaplan of Edison, NJ; and a sister: Isabel Schiff in Israel. He was predeceased by a brother: Joseph Kaplan and sisters: Ethel Kahan and Dorothy “Toots” Kaplan.
Services are 10 AM Sunday (Feb. 24) in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton with interment in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. The family will be sitting Shiva, Sunday to Tuesday (Feb 24 to 26) at 7pm at Bnai Abraham Synagogue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or the Synagogue. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Donna barr and Maria Echavarria
February 22, 2019 at 8:29 am
So sorry on your loss I personally didn’t know him but I know he was a pillar Of the community and was well respected Rest In Peace
Les & Barbara McCoy
February 22, 2019 at 9:32 am
To the Kaplan Family;
Very sorry to hear of Sid’s passing, he was always one of my favorite’s at NCC, always a gentleman and someone I looked forward to seeing and talking to about golf whenever I walked into Kaplan Awnings. He was an Easton treasure and will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Irene Kurpen
February 22, 2019 at 10:08 am
Helene, David, Randi and Snookie
May he Rest in Peace. May your wonderful memories of him live in your hearts.
Sue Francisco
February 22, 2019 at 10:42 am
I did not know this gentleman personally, but I know that he and his firm, Kaplan Awnings, kept Easton’s iconic canal boats, the Josiah White and the Josiah White II, looking good ! The canopies on the boat have been his work for over 40 years.If anyone has ridden he canal boat you have seen his work. Rest in peace sir,and thank you.
Bev Ross
February 22, 2019 at 12:10 pm
Randy, Dave, and family I want to offer my condolence and prayers at this time for your father he was a good man!
Celia, Ed, Raina Connor; Miriam and Arno Cassel
February 24, 2019 at 8:46 am
Helene, Randi, Dave and family, our hearts are heavy and sad as we all mourn the passing of your husband, dad and a wonderful man. His contributions to the community will be remembered for a long time. And the time we spent together, whether it was in the synagogue or family outings meant a lot to all of us. We surround you with strength and love. May the many memories you have sustain you during this difficult time and become a source of strength as you move forward. We love you.
Harry and Laurie Rapkin
March 12, 2019 at 2:14 pm
Laurie and I extend our sincere condolences for your loss. Had we known at the time, we would have made an effort to attend the funeral. Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Blessed is the True Judge.