Burton E. Brewer, 93 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully June 22, 2024 surrounded by family. Born February 13, 1931 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Walter Brewer and Ida (Hartenstein). He was married 65 years to the late Adele (Columbo) from Harmony, NJ. Burton attended Phillipsburg High School and served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1953 serving as an Honor Guard in Washington DC and in the Korean War. He retired as superintendent of the Phillipsburg Waste Water Treatment Plant after 35 years.
Burton was an exempt member of the Jersey Hose Fire Company in Phillipsburg and member of the New Jersey Exempt Fireman’s Association. He was also a life member of the New Jersey Water Environment Association and served as president in 1973 for the North Jersey section
He is survived by his children: Burton Brewer, Jr., Darlene Yost, Dolores Dailey and Theresa Wells; a sister: Joan Phillips; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Service Timing Update: Services will be held July 13 at 10:30 AM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 9 to 10:30 AM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org). Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Casey and Linda Wessner
July 1, 2024 at 11:11 pm
To Burt’s Family,
We met Burt on our walks in the early morning, always stopped by to chat with him and admire his flowers. Such a kind, friendly person, who often talked about his wife, family and baseball. We miss him in the neighborhood. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
David w. Markle
July 2, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Buddy and family,
My condolences to all of you on the passing of your dad.
I have good memories of your dad from growing up in the heights.
Buddy, remember cutting thru the sewer plant and getting a drink from the water fountain on the way home from school.