William Harry Fifield, 95 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at home. Born February 14, 1925 in Denton, MD he was the son of the late Charles and Hilda (Ritchie) Fifield. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School and Temple University where he was a past-president and active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was a WWII Army veteran, 3rd Division and recipient of two purple hearts. Bill joined the Easton Publishing newspaper, now the Express-Times, in 1951, retiring as the advertising manager after 39 years of employment. He was a member of Palmer Moravian Church, Pomfret Club, Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society, VFW, past-president of Kiwanis Club of Easton and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. He loved to travel and played golf in most of the places he visited. He’s likely now playing with Jim, Harry, Clate, Wally, and Bernie.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy (Preisig) Fifield; sons: Scott Fifield of Greenbelt, MD, Mark Fifield of Palmer Twp.; sisters: Lorraine Sevi of Nazareth, PA, Mildred Keck of Bath, PA; and grandchildren: Cayden, Sam and Kobe. A sister: Barbara died earlier.
Graveside services with military honors are 11:30 AM Friday (Nov. 27) at Greenwich Cemetery, 15 Greenwich Church Rd., Stewartsville, NJ. A viewing will be held 9 to 10 AM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation of Easton, c/o J. Cappellano, 130 Locke Heights Rd., Bangor, PA 18013-9618. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Bayada Hospice and Stephanie Barkley of Home Instead for their compassionate care during his illness.
Wendy Echard
November 24, 2020 at 6:44 am
My deepest sympathies to Lorraine and the entire family. Years ago, I worked for Bill at The Express, and held him in highest regard. He was always a calm force with a ready smile in the midst of all those deadlines! He made a difference. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories!
Jennifer L Piagesi
November 24, 2020 at 8:07 am
On behalf of Dr. Donald Schinstine and his staff, I offer our deepest condolences to Mr. Fifield’s family. Bill, as we called him, always was a pleasant welcome to the office. Not everyone welcomes a visit to the dentist’s office, but Bill was an exception. His smile, his gentleman ways, his love of conversation, and his wisdom of years are his special attributes we will remember. Thank you, Bill, for gracing us with your pleasantries. Your work here is done; rest in peace dear friend.
Carmen Cesari
November 24, 2020 at 8:39 am
Nancy,
Bobbi and I are so sorry for your loss. Bill was so much more than a boss, he was also a true friend. I always admired him and his way of “taking care of business”.
He will be always be remembered fondly. Our sympathies to you and the boys..
You will be in our prayers.