Obituaries

Juan Ortiz-Ruiz, 68 of Mt. Bethel, PA died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Monroe Campus. Born September 1, 1951 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Jumberto Ortiz and Gloria Ruiz. He had been a foreman for Lipton Tea in New Jersey for many years.

He is survived by his fiancé of 23 years: May Castillo; 6 children: Gloria, Luis, Jose, Jason, Miguel and Carlos; brothers: Orlando (wife Bertha), Carlos, Angelo, Nelson, Antonio, Bernito; sister: Carmen; 11 grandchildren; and step-children: Lovey (Holly) and Emery (Lynette). Siblings: David, Fernando and Nererta died earlier.

Services were private. Contributions may be made to the family c/o the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.