Obituaries

Angelika Bean, 87 formerly of Belleville, NJ died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Stroudsburg Post Acute. Born April 8, 1939, in Germany she was a daughter of the late Helene (Klopotowski) and Johann Klomfass. Her husband, Francis Bean predeceased her. She was a seamstress with the Ladies Garment Workers Union for many years before retiring. Angelika was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by a brother and sister in Germany; nieces and nephews, including Patty Bucco and Gaby Seidel. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis and a brother and sister.

Services will be held in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. The Ashton Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Richard Adams Ashton, 65 of Seaside Heights, NJ died Friday, October 16, 2026, in Toms River, NJ. Born July 7, 1961, in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Shirley (Adams) and Fred L. Ashton, Jr., former mayor of Easton. He was a graduate of Toms River North High School and Lafayette College. Rick worked with New York City’s Department of Ports and Trade as Assistant Director and was integral in the establishment of the ferry service for commuters originating in New Jersey.

Rick worked in different industries throughout his life, most notably as co-owner of Eric and Michael’s restaurant in Connecticut. He was most recently employed by Crossroads Realty and Arthur Rue Agency as a real estate agent. Before his stroke, Rick was a devoted caretaker of his mother, Shirley. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Lavalette, NJ. Rick took pleasure in his young nephews and nieces when they came to the shore for annual vacations. He’d delight in the wonder in their eyes when they found a rare shell or colossal piece of red sea glass on the beach, which he had secretly left for them to find.

He is survived by his children whom he loved dearly: Michael, William, and Elizabeth; his siblings: Fred L. Ashton, III (wife Margaret), Susan Ashton Thistle, Carol Ashton Keefe, Thomas M. Ashton (wife Kathleen); 2 grandchildren; nephews and nieces.

Graveside Services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday (October 22) at the historic Easton Cemetery, N. 7th St., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kathleen Evans, 71 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born January 6, 1955, in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late James M. and Kathryn (Smith) Van Norman. Kathy was a 1972 graduate of Wilson High School and had been employed by Easton Hospital for 40 years before retiring. She and her husband John T. Evans would have been married 23 years on Oct. 18^th.

Kathy is survived by her husband: John Evans; her son: John Wallaesa of Williams Twp., PA; her stepchildren: Gregory Evans (Molly) of West Easton, PA, Alison Repsher (Scott) and Gretchen Hill (Tom) all of Wilson Borough, PA; her sister: Vickie Hegyi (Frank) of Lehighton, PA; and 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a stepdaughter: Janeen Evans and half-brothers: Donald and Richard Hunt.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dawn H. Edelman, 59, of Salisbury Township, died Saturday, October 3, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born July 17, 1967 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of Carolyn (Crone) Sandt and the late Herbert A. Sandt. She and her husband, John H. Edelman were married 28 years.

Dawn graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1985 and Gettysburg College in 1990. She worked for Liberty Community Connections for over 20 years. She was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and Advent Moravian Church, Bethlehem. She was also active in her sons’ sporting events and Scouts.

Surviving with her mother, Carolyn, and her husband, John, are two sons, Evan Edelman and Ben Edelman; her sister, Susan Lopez and her husband, Mike and their children, AJ and Elizabeth; her sister-in-law, Karen Flank and her daughter, Taylor; and her cats, Norman and Paisley.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 in the Moravian Academy Athletic and Wellness Center, 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, www.curesarcoma.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Doris V. Moore, 94, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at The Village at LifeQuest in Quakertown, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born June 19, 1932, in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Homer E. Litsinger and Gladys (Hulsizer) Litsinger. She was the beloved wife of William A. Moore, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage until his passing in 2007.

Doris was a proud graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1950. During her high school years, she was active in the band and school musicals and was also a member of Earl Held’s All Girl Band.

Her faith was an important part of her life. Doris was a longtime member of First Evangelical Congregational Church in Easton and later Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wilson Borough, where she served on the church council, praise committee, and WELCA.

Doris devoted countless hours to serving her community. She was a member of the Women’s Board of Easton Hospital and volunteered in the hospital gift shop and flower room for more than 45 years. In recognition of her dedication and service to her church, school, and community, she received the Palmer Township Community Service Award in 2002.

Above all, Doris was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every moment they shared. She especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and gathering with family for holidays and birthdays at her Old Orchard home, where she lived for more than 65 years.

Doris found joy in the simple things that made a house a home. She loved cooking for her family, sewing, crafting, learning about local history, and spending time at the New Jersey shore. She was also a loyal and cherished friend. Throughout the years, she regularly gathered with her high school sorority friends, maintaining a special sisterhood that remained an important part of her life.

Doris is survived by her son, Kim Moore and his wife, Maureen, of Coopersburg; her daughter, Kerie Pohlidal and her husband, Ken, of Southport, NC; grandson Ian Moore and his fiancée, Corinne Martinko; granddaughters Allison Schaffer and her husband, Josh, Kirby Turner and her husband, William, and Kadie Pohlidal; great-granddaughters Emilia Turner and Arletta Schaffer; and great-grandson Will Turner.

A celebration of Doris’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at United Fellowship Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA. Interment will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Fellowship Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Doris leaves behind a lifetime of love, service, friendship, and cherished memories. Her warmth, generosity, and devotion to her family will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Lorraine E. Fazekas, 96, a resident of  Jewel Nursing Home, Allentown, PA died Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus. Born August 15, 1930 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Hilda (Sterner) Messinger. She was a graduate of Easton High School and had been employed by the Bell Telephone Company, Easton. In her later years she was employed by Clover’s then Boscov’s Department Store. Lorraine attended First Moravian Church, Easton and later joined First UCC in Milford, NJ where she was very active singing in the church choir. She was a member of the American Legion, the Riegel Ridge Choral Group and the bowling league for the Riegel Ridge Community Center. Lorraine loved her years in Holland Twp., NJ where she raised her family. She also loved gardening and tending to her flowers.

She is survived by her children: Gloria Fazekas of Allentown, Donna Rygiel (Robert) of Southport, NC, William Fazekas, III (Marion) of Riegelsville, PA, Jennifer Middlecamp (George) of Emmaus, PA and Timothy Fazekas of Easton; grandchildren: Kyle, Kimberly, Kelli, Katie, Jenny-Lynn, Ashley and Jordan; and great-grandsons: Jacob, Landon, Chase and Grayson. She was predeceased by her siblings: Maynard, Ernest, Raymond and Harvey Messinger and Doris Castner and her former spouse: William E. Fazekas, Jr.

A Celebration of her Life will be held Saturday, April 3, 2027 at the Ashton Funeral Home with the time to be announced. A private burial was held at the Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lorraine loved helping others and gave to several organizations close to her heart. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Red Cross, www.redcross.org or American Diabetes Association www.donate.diabetes.org or to an organization of one’s choice.