Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Charles W. Zehnder

March 22, 2012

Charles W. Zehnder, 79, of Bethlehem Twp. died Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Manor Care Health Services, Old Orchard.

Born: December 4, 1932 in Easton he was a son of the late William and Dorothy Carty Zehnder.
 
Personal: He had been employed by Taylor-Wharton for many years before retiring from Stark Lumber Mills in Bath.  A  graduate of Easton High School, he was an avid hunter and served in the US Army.

Survivors: His wife of 47 years, the former Ellen LuRae Mullen; a daughter Julia Viscomi of Greenville, NC; a granddaughter: Ashlee Snider and her husband Byron of Hanna City, IL; and a great-granddaughter: Lillian. He was predeceased by his sister: Joan Marie Zehnder and a stillborn son: Steven.

Services: Will be 10 a.m. Monday (3/26) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St.,  Easton with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be in Hays Cemetery, Easton.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to Sacred Heart Hospice, 2268 So. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.

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  1. Geri Buchanan

    March 24, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Dear Lurae, Julia,& Ashley

    Although I’m unable to be there, my thoughts and prayer are with you…..Love, Geri