Earl M. Schug, 88 of Somerset, NJ formerly of Easton, PA died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing Home, Somerset, NJ. Born September 28, 1927 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Clifton and Ruth (Miller) Schug.
He had been employed by Home News Publishing Co. in New Brunswick, NJ for many years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by the Washington Star, the Reading Eagle, Kutztown and the Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. He was a member of the former Christ Lutheran Church, Easton and Junior Order of American Mechanics, George Hendershot Lodge.
He is survived by nieces and nephews and his live-in caregiver: Steven Akomiah. He was predeceased by his wife June (Smith) Schug in 1990 and siblings.
Services are private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in the Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
