William C. Stackhouse, Sr. of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born April 18, 1924 the son of the late J. Laurence and Belle Scott Stackhouse of Easton. Married to Marjorie Magee, April 11, 1953 at College Hill Presbyterian Church. Marjorie died November 29, 1992. Graduated from Easton High School in 1942. Entered U.S. Naval Reserve December 7, 1942 and served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during WWII. Served on the USS Prometheus (AR-3) as a Quartermaster 3rd Class. Discharged in 1946. Attended Muhlenberg College in the class of 1946 and later graduated from Churchman Business School in Easton. At Muhlenberg he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega and Alpha Kappa Alpha Honorary fraternities. In 1987 to 1989 attended Muhlenberg College and graduated as a certified paralegal. Employment-City of Easton Treasure’s Office 1948-1949, Lafayette Trust Bank 1950-1952, Easton Publishing Co. 1952-1989, Treasurer and Director. Served as a volunteer in the offices of Hemstreet, Nitchkey, and Freidl, 1989 to 2011. Member of Palmer Moravian Church. He served as Trustee, Elder, and Sacristan at the church. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Scoutmaster at College Hill Presbyterian Church and also served as a deacon at the church. President of local chapter of CAR (Children of the American Revolution). Attended the national convention of CAR in Washington, DC. Was greeted by Eleanor Roosevelt during a tour of the White House. Served on the Board of the former Community Chest of Easton. In 1955-1956 served on local committee to “Save the Free Bridge” after Hurricane Diane. Committee was able to get the DRJTBC to fix the bridge and set up local commuter fares on the toll bridge. Served as Treasurer of Stones Crossing Swimming Club in its early years. Memberships: Life Member of the Pomfret Club, life member of the Order of the Fleas, member American Legion, Rice Ebner Post #588, Easton Lodge, F&AM #152, Easton Royal Arch Chapter #173, Pomp Council #20, Hugh DePayens Commandery #19, Knights Templar, 32 Rajah Shriner, Blandon, Pa. Easton Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon #35, Forks of the Delaware Shrine Club and Scottish Rite Consistory in the Valley of Scranton. Member of Big Pocono Ski Club. Served as President of Easton Area Jaycees and PA State Regional Vice President. Was awarded a Senator ship in Jaycee International. Hobbies- gardening, bowling, stamp and coin collecting, ocean sailing, deep sea fishing, and camping.
Survivors are his son C. Scott Stackhouse, Sr. and wife Susan of Palmer Township, daughters M. Gail Fragassi and her husband David of Wilson Borough, and Pamela G. Turk and husband David, Seaford, VA. Grandchildren C. Scott Stackhouse Jr. and wife Dana, Allison Stackhouse Bengel and her husband Christopher, and Kristen M. Turk. Great Grandchildren Avery, Nathan and Hayley Stackhouse. Numerous nephews and nieces. Best friends Kenneth C. Snyder, Jr., C.J. Penwell, and the late Jim Hemstreet. William was predeceased by his beloved wife of 39 years Marjorie, son W. Cuyler Stackhouse Jr., brothers James L. and Donald S. Stackhouse, a sister Helen C. Bradford, and an infant brother.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmer Moravian Church Endowment Fund, 2901 John St. Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jane Wells Schooley
September 1, 2019 at 10:42 pm
My condolences, Allison to you and your family on the passing of your grandfather. He was a real contributor to the greater community good.
Jane
Mary Turk
September 2, 2019 at 9:33 am
Pam, Kristen, Dave and family; he was such an outgoing individual, remember his full life and the impact he had on so many. Much love to you all during this difficult time.
Sandy Birch
September 3, 2019 at 12:58 am
Rest In Peace “Mr. S.” I will surely miss you and your humor. So glad we all got to dinner together recently. Many wonderful memories since childhood made with you and Marge. My most cherished would be you blasting your Kenny Rodgers throughout the walls of Saw Creek. A close second would be asking me to drive you guys and my parents to the Philadelphia Airport in Marge’s baby blue big ass Lincoln Continental the day after I got my driver’s license! Give Marge a hug and kiss from me. Love You XOXOXO
Robert A. Nitchkey, Jr.
September 3, 2019 at 10:20 am
Words cannot express the love for this gentleman and I am certain I speak for all who knew him. Always a smile on his face and a story to tell; he will be sorely missed, but I know that Marge was waiting for him with the biggest hug ever and, of course, Jim greeted him too, with a glass of Crown Royal!! Rest peacefully, my friend; after a life of dedication, service and compassion, you have certainly earned it!!
Stephen Turk
September 3, 2019 at 10:43 am
So sorry for your loss. He’s with his Heavenly Father now, so I hope that brings you peace. Much love.
Gayle Sundeen
September 3, 2019 at 2:18 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Gayle
jeanette Czerw
September 4, 2019 at 8:13 pm
Our deepest sympathy, we hope all your fond memories bring you peace and comfort.
Ed Birch III
September 4, 2019 at 8:19 pm
I’ll miss you big guy. You weren’t just a friend, you were and will always be family. I always looked forward to that smile and even our back and forth teasing about who’s football team was better. (Of course we know it’s always been the Cowboys! LOL) I’m sure you’ll be watching every Eagles game and being the good fan that you are. I have to respect you for that. Say HI to Mrs Stackhouse for us. We all will miss you and love you both.
Wendy Taylor
September 5, 2019 at 8:30 am
Now who will be my scandalous date at the Oak Room? My very best wishes to everyone in the family. Bill was a wonderful, sweet, caring friend and I will miss him.
Ed and Deb McIntyre
September 6, 2019 at 8:33 am
Pam and Gail….Sorry that we did not get to any of the services for your Dad. We send our condolences to both of you and your families. Pam, it has been years since we have seen you but the memories of summer softball and your interaction with our children are still happy thoughts for us. Gail, take care of our last granddaughter! Ed and Deb
Mendomo Louis Marthely
March 17, 2022 at 3:19 pm
j’ai envie de me presenter en premier lieu. En fait je suis aspirant pasteur au cameroun ou votre père le reverend William R StackHouse a servi comme missionnaire soutenant mon feu grand père qui lui aussi était son ami et collègue dans le Saint Service. J’ai même hérité d’un don de sa part à mon grand père “Analytical concordance to the Bible”. Maintenant je suis étudiant à la faculté de théologie biblique du Cameroun, en master en théologie. seulement, notre dénomination a connu beaucoup de difficultés ces dernières années (Eglise Presbytérienne Camerounaise Orthodoxe en abrégée EPCO). Je voudrais exprimer ma gratitude à ce serviteur de l’Eternel qui a sur la dimension mondiale et au Cameroun en particulier influencé l’oeuvre du Seigneur Jésus Christ à plus d’un titre. Que le Seigneur vous soutienne et permette à ce que vous soyez toujours à l’abri du besoin en mémoire de son valeureux serviteur, mes sincères condoléances malgré le retard de l’information et de ce mot à la famille si durement touchée.
Mendomo Louis Marthely
July 30, 2022 at 4:59 am
I want to introduce myself first. In fact I am an aspiring pastor in Cameroon where your father Reverend William R StackHouse served as a missionary supporting my late grandfather who was also his friend and colleague in the Holy Service. I even inherited a gift from him to my grandfather “Analytical concordance to the Bible”. Now I am a student at the Faculty of Biblical Theology in Cameroon, doing a master’s degree in theology. however, our denomination has experienced many difficulties in recent years (Cameroonian Orthodox Presbyterian Church abbreviated as EPCO). I would like to express my gratitude to this servant of the Lord who has on the world dimension and in Cameroon in particular influenced the work of the Lord Jesus Christ in more than one way. May the Lord support you and allow you to be always free from want in memory of his valiant servant, my sincere condolences despite the delay of information and this word to the family so hard hit.