Obituaries

Margaret Gemma Shaughnessy (Aragoni) passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. She was 92 years old and had lived with her daughter (Joanne) the last 5 years in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born on December 15,1933 in Syracuse, New York to Jenny and Ralph Aragoni. Margaret and her brother Anthony Aragoni lived on Peter’s Street and graduated from North High School.

Margaret was married to Frank J. Shaughnessy for 65 years until his death in 2021. For more than half a century, she co-owned Shaughnessy Insurance Agency alongside her husband. They made their home in Eastwood and are survived by two children: Frank Shaughnessy and Joanne Bard. Margaret was also a grandmother to five—Kristen, Kyle, Lauren, Rachael, and Jennifer—and a great-grandmother to Mariella, Perry, Everett, Riley, and Leah.
She enjoyed cooking and hosting at their Teall Avenue home in Eastwood, well known for her sauce and meatballs. Her secret: add pork and grated carrots if the sauce needed sweetness. Guests always left full, often hearing her say, “Mangia up,” meaning “eat “in Italian. In addition to her passion for cooking, she enjoyed listening and attending operas and continued playing the piano well into her eighties.

Margaret will be entombed alongside her husband at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, 4100 East Genesee Street, Dewitt, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM. There will be no calling hours. Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Road, Syracuse, New York is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.gangmemorialchapel.com

Victor Frank Dennis, 96, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died Monday, May 4, 2026 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born September 15, 1929 in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Ilah (Irish) Dennis. He was a graduate of Damascus High School and the California Polytechnic Institute. He served in the Navy and Navy Reserves from 1952 to 1973. Vic was employed by Met Ed in Reading from 1955 before being transferred to Easton in 1978 and retiring in 1991. A very active member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, he served as chair of the Financial Committee and as a Sunday school teacher. Vic was a Past President of the Easton Kiwanis Club, where he was honored for his years of service and was a PA Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor and Kiwanis International Life Member. He was also a member of the Gideons; the Chamber of Commerce; and served on the Boards of the Salvation Army and Safe Harbor.

He is survived by his children: Carolyn Johnson of Forks Twp., Mark Dennis (partner Michael) of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Robert Dennis of Burbank, CA; a sister: Martha Davis in Blue Spring, Missouri; 2 grandchildren: Sean Johnson (wife Mary-Jane), Colin Johnson (wife Valerie) and 2 great-grandchildren: Jacob and Ginny. He was predeceased by his wife: Margaret (Camp) Dennis in 2014 and sisters: Virginia Ellison, Sylvia Hemingway and Ilah Thompson.

Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton 18045, with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 12 at Calkins Union Cemetery, Milanville, PA. Contributions in Vic’s memory may be made to Green Pond UM Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dorothy Anna Ferri, 94, of Easton, PA died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born September 12, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Albert and Pearl (Fehr) Kirchhofer. Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Easton High School and had been employed by Mack Printing for many years. She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church and volunteered at the Gracedale Nursing Home and as a tutor with Adult Skills Quest at Easton library. “Dups” was an avid reader who loved golfing, tennis, and knitting, but she especially adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter: Debra Bohr (husband Jeffrey) of Forks Twp.; grandchildren: Jarad Bohr (wife Erica) and Jordan Miller (husband Michael); and great-grandchildren: Cole and Archer. She was predeceased by her husband James Ferri in 2024 and siblings: Albert Kirchhofer, Jr. and Irene Hammerstone.

Services will be held May 14, 2026 at 11AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert J. Fetherman, Sr., 84, of Forks Township, formerly of Clinton, NJ, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in his home. Born September 9, 1941 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late Randall and Ella (Byerlee) Fetherman. He and his wife, Linda (Long) Fetherman were married 63 years. Robert was a truck driver for the State of New Jersey and retired in 1997. He was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and the Holiday Rambler RV Club. He was also a former member of Clinton Presbyterian Church.

Surviving with his wife, Linda, are two sons, Robert Fetherman, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Nazareth, and Richard Fetherman and his wife, Nicole of Forks Township; a sister, Beverly Lambert; five grandchildren, Dylan, Randy, Mackenzie, Tyler and Madison; and three great grandchildren, Emma, Rylee and Baker. He was predeceased by a brother, Alton Fetherman and his twin sister, Beatrice Fetherman.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Timothy J. Weikel, 67, of Easton, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Dunmore, PA. Born March 20, 1959 in Germantown, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd L. and Dorothy E. (Carlin) Weikel. Timothy was a driver for SEPTA for over 25 years.

Surviving are two children, Timmy and Jessica; two sisters, Sharon Johnston and Julie Mockler; and his ex-wife, Shanora.

Services are private. Interment is in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Alan D. Reiter, 69, of downtown Easton, passed from this life into the next on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Keenesburg, CO, he spent most of his formative years in St. Louis, MO, where he attended St. Louis University High School, and spent several summers working as a cook on tow boats on the Mississippi River to help pay for his tuition in high school and college.  He attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX , and later received a master’s degree in international management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix, AZ.

Alan then enjoyed a long and successful career in international banking, which required him to travel around the world. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he lived in London while employed by the Bank of Nova Scotia in England, and he additionally toured Europe extensively during this time. A polyglot who also spoke German and Russian, he also went to Russia in 1987 and 1992, visiting Moscow, the Volga, and multiple Russian cities with close friends and a host of Russian rock bands.

A lifelong musician who played violin, mandolin, guitar and piano, in retirement, he enjoyed cooking, baking, and breadmaking, and collected the vintage film cameras of his adolescent dreams. He could be seen from time to time in downtown Easton when inspiration struck, photographing the local architecture and any other scenes that struck his fancy.

Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Clara (Leis) Reiter, and brother, Dean Reiter, Alan is survived by his wife, Christina A. Georgiou, of Easton, a sister, Jeanne Steinbrueck (Phil Burg), and nieces Christy Steinbrueck and Jessica Steinbrueck, all of Kansas City, MO. Additionally, he is mourned by his beloved feline companions, Althea, Trinity, and Maria Isabella Magdapurr, along with friends too numerous to mention scattered across the country.
 
A private gathering of family and friends will be held on the evening of Saturday, June 27 to celebrate his life.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Leon “Lee” Jasper Fisher, 80 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born September 17, 1945, in Doylestown, PA he was a son of the late Margaret (Conklin) and Jasper L. Fisher. Lee was a 1963 graduate of Easton High School and received his associate’s degree in fire technology in 1977 from Northampton Community College. Lee was a police officer with the Forks Twp. Police Department before retiring as their Police Chief in 2004. He was a lifetime member of the Forks Township Fire Department, serving as the Fire Chief from 1973 to 1979. He also retired from the Easton School District Police Department where he served from 2006 to 2011. “The Fish” as he was affectionately known, was a train enthusiast, as evidenced by his entire basement display of trains collected since childhood. He was a 50-year member of the Train Collectors Association, member of the Lionel Collectors’ Club of America and member of the Gospel Train Club at Green Pond United Methodist Church in Easton. In addition to his trains, Lee especially loved attending his grandson Matt’s baseball and softball games.

Lee is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Sharon (Sigafoos) Fisher; his son: Richard Fisher (wife Ruth) of Columbia, SC; his daughter: Leigh Ann Fisher of Plainfield Twp., PA; his siblings: Robin Featherman, Lloyd Featherman, Ronald Weidman, Jeanette Haney; 3  grandchildren: Matthew Baker (wife Amy), Julianna Fisher, Amy Fisher; great-granddaughter: Adeline Baker; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Marjorie Granda and Joyce Opdyke; and an infant grandson: Elliot Baker.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday (May 1) and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday (May 2) followed by a service at 10:30 AM Saturday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

George A. Noble, 90 of Nazareth, PA died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. Born June 1, 1935 in Wilson Borough, PA he was the son of the late Anna (Zengulis) and Amos Noble. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilson High School and received an associate’s degree from Penn State. George was an Army veteran and had been employed by Effort Foundry for 35 years before retiring. He was a life member of Lehigh Valley Foundrymen’s Association, Citizen’s Hose, and Concordia Maennerchor. George was also an avid Penn State football and basketball fan and loved the Phillies.

He is survived by his children: Susan K. Lear (husband John) of Nazareth, PA and Bryan A. Noble of Hecktown, PA. He was predeceased by his wife: Kay F. (Cornelius) Noble in 2018 and his sister: Ann Lutz.

Services will be held 11AM Wednesday (April 29, 2026) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.