Obituaries

Edward W. Trimmer, Jr., 71, of Easton died Thursday, July 30, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Born August 29, 1954 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late Edward W. Trimmer, Sr. and Lillian (Everitt) Trimmer. Ed graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1974 and worked for Johanna Foods, Flemington, NJ for almost 40 years. Prior to that he worked for Owens-Brockway, Belvidere where he met his wife of 37 years, Corinne (Kopach) Trimmer. He was a coach for Forks Township football and wrestling teams and a drummer in a band.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Corinne are two sons, Bradley Trimmer and his wife, Michelle and Ryan Trimmer; three daughters, Gwyn Gildner and her husband, Harold, Christina Trimmer and Lyndsie Trimmer and her significant other, Robert; two brothers, Elwood Trimmer and his wife, Michele and Kevin Trimmer and his wife, Lisa; two sisters, Sandy Rasley and her husband, David and Susan Keyser and her husband, Pat; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Kathy Inman.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Carol Ann Koch, 77, formerly of Easton, died Monday, July 27, 2026 in Gracedale. Born August 29, 1948 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Elzabeth (Hockman) King.

Surviving are a sister, Barbara Pittenger; two brothers, Walter C. King, Jr. and William P. King and her extended family, whom she loved dearly.

Services will be private with interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kaylynn Michelle Weikel, 26, of Wilson Borough, died Friday, July 17, 2026 in her home. Born October 8, 1999 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of Amber (Snyder) Serfass and Cory Weikel. She graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2018 where she was a member of the track and field team, the basketball team, the soccer team, the softball team, the swim team and the chorus. Kaylynn was a member of the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was a lifeguard at Meuser Pool.

Surviving are her mother, Amber (Snyder) Serfass and her husband, Jarrod; her father Cory Weikel and his wife, Daralis; her mother, Harreen “Meme” Giebler; siblings, Addison Serfass, Avery Serfass, Kyle Neuls, Colin Zacharias and Logan Weikel; grandparents, Eileen Snyder, Theresa and Rickie Snyder and Shirley and Chris Weikel; and an uncle, Timothy Weikel and his wife, Stephanie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, www.pcflv.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Karla J. Stark, 66, of Center Valley, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born July 3, 1960 in Limeport, she was the daughter of the late Karl Stewart Evert and Sophie Marie (Chepenuk) Evert. She and her husband, LeRoy W. Stark were married 26 years. Karla worked for Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Quakertown for over 10 years. Prior to that she worked for Top-Star, Inc. Emmaus.

Surviving with her husband, LeRoy, are three daughters, Sam Hildebeitel and her husband, Bill Shea, Connie Belden and her husband, Scott and Brenda Brown and her husband, Shannon; a brother, Killian Makary Evert and his wife, Debra and their daughter, Jamie Evert; a sister, Sadie Evert and her daughter, Adriane Allegri and two grandsons, Parker and Cameron. She was predeceased by her sister, Melanie Karsnay.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www. stjude.org.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert S. “Mick” Scheirer, 92 of Wilson Borough, PA died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born August 27, 1933, in Easton, he was a son of the late Marian (Keiper) and Gerald F. Scheirer. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and from Churchman’s Business College. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Mick owned Scheirer Carpet and Clocks in Wilson Borough for over 50 years before retiring. He was a member of the Wilson Borough Republican Club, the West Easton Safety First Club and had attended First Moravian Church. Mick also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was an avid Wilson High School sports fan.

He is survived by nephews: Robert W. Scheirer and Bradley K. Scheirer; niece: Victoria A. Farrell; great-nephew: Andrew Scheirer; great-niece: Laura Arner; 2 great-great-nieces; and his best friend of 15 years: Gloria Fitch. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law: Frederick G. Scheirer and Barbara Scheirer.

Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton, with military honors. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 1302 N. Sherman St., Allentown, PA 18109.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Harold Edgar Rogers, 97, passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 11th, 2026. Born in 1929 in Forks Township to the late Harold and Myrtle Wagner Rogers. He had an early life filled with playing, fishing, trapping, and hunting down by the river. He graduated from Easton High School, and went on to become a foundry pattern maker and then foreman at Ingersoll Rand. It was his first and only job. 

Harold respected and loved nature his entire life. Walks through the woods, up to the reservoir, and just around the neighborhood were an integral part of life. He was always identifying points of interest on these treks, imparting knowledge the entire time including tree identification, discovering animal tracks, and making bird calls. The fruits of his black walnut trees were good eatin’, and they found their way into many a black walnut chocolate chip cookie. 

He was a dedicated scout leader for Troop 8 in Easton, with his two favorite scouts Jay and Robin. Many trips were made to Camp Weygadt for the Klondike Derby and summer camp. He also served as a baseball coach for the Forks Sparks.   He loved to travel with Jeanne and other camping buddies, visiting Lake Charleston in Canada, Shady Shores Campground in Fairhaven, NY, and Beltzville State Park. “Woodcutter” loved talking on his CB set during their travels. Once they arrived at their destination, Harold could be found fishing for most of the trip. 

Harold had many hobbies: tinkering with cars, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and anything broken – he could truly fix it all.  He loved fishing and even ran a bait shop for a time out of his basement. He was an expert woodworker, crafting many impressive, finished products: a spinning wheel, steam engines, trucks, a rocking horse, cribs, cabinets, and decorative vases.

He is survived by his son, Jay Rogers, as well as two granddaughters, Alison (Courtney) and Tiffany (Andrew), a great granddaughter, Amelia, and many cherished nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne Rogers (nee Dennis), his son, Robin Rogers, his 2 brothers Donald and Mortimer, 3 sisters (Helen Fritzo, Virginia Otto, and Mildred Dickey), his daughter in law (Kimberly), and numerous cherished family pets (SED, Shorty, Jug, Trish, Irish, Kyra, Boots, Mandy, and Haricat to name a few). 

A celebration of life will be organized at a later date to honor Harold.  In lieu of flowers, our family asks for a donation to be made to one of Harold’s favorite charities – St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, BrightFocus (Macular Degeneration Research), American Heart Association, and The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, PA.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Marguerite D. Keith, 101, of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, July 10, 2026 at home. Born November 16, 1924 in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anselmina (DeBiase) and Nicholas DeNardo. She was a 1942 graduate of Easton High School and member of the Community Art League of Easton.  Marguerite was a fashion buyer for Orr’s Department Store for 13 years before retiring and had done some modeling in her youth. She had also been employed by the Quemahoning Indian Post in Allentown.

She is survived by her stepdaughter: Timmi Keith Petry and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Services will be private at Easton Cemetery, Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be made to any animal shelter.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Theda L. Lewis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks. She was 104 years old.

Born on January 3, 1922 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Helen (Lesher) Richards.

Theda was a proud member of the Easton High School Class of 1939. After working for a few years after graduation, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 at the same time as her brother, Donald F. Richards, and then served until 1946. Theda received training in New York City and Boston before being stationed at the Anacostia Naval Air Station outside of Washington D.C.

She was a longtime secretary at both Easton Hospital and Easton Area High School from which she retired in 1984.

She enjoyed serving on the Easton High School Class of 1939 Reunion Committee for many years in addition to being a member of the Women’s Board of Easton Hospital. When not involved in outside activities, she loved keeping up with world news and entertainment on her iPad.

Theda is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Cindy) Lewis-Hart with whom she resided, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Donald.

Services will be private as per Theda’s wishes. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.