Obituaries

Carolyn Mae Kichline, 91, of Forks Twp., PA, died December 6, 2021 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 19, 1930 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clare (Harding) and Robert Thomas. She was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School and played clarinet in the school marching band and orchestra.  She enjoyed bowling in leagues at BarDon Lanes and developed an interest in antiques later in life. She was also an avid bird watcher and photographer.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, LCDR Richard F. Kichline, USN-Ret.; her children: Sue Ann Kichline (Dr. Mark Zaucha) of Baltimore, MD; Karen Kichline Ruef (David) of Charleston, SC; SSgt Curtis Kichline, USAF-HD (Barbara) and Kathie Enea (Dr. Ned Enea), both of Palmer Twp.; and Amy English (CPT Andrew English, USAR-Ret.) of Huntsville, AL; and her grandchildren: Dr. Michael Enea; Emma Enea; Joseph Kichline; Jennifer Zaucha; ENS Nathan English, USN; and Grace English. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert and Richard Thomas.

Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, is handling arrangements. Burial will be in Easton Cemetery (formerly Easton Heights). Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society (P.O. Box 290, Emmaus, PA 18049).