Obituaries

Ellen “Judy” Brown, 89 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born May 4, 1936 in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Slutter and Mary Catherine (Hendershot) Slutter. She was a 1954 graduate of Easton High School and employed by Dixie Cup, Singer Sewing Machine Co., Betty Lee Dress and as a private house cleaner over the years.

She is survived by her children: Catherine Ball (husband Anthony) of Key Largo, FL, William Brown, Jr. (wife Donna) of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Terry Nitchkey (husband Robert) of Forks Twp., PA and Dawn Wagner (husband John) of Easton, PA; a sister: Shirley Guzzo (husband Edward) of Easton; 6 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: William Brown, Sr. in 2002; and siblings: Kenneth Slutter, Jr. and Kathleen Clause.

Visitation is 4 to 5:30 PM Sunday (Sept. 7) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a funeral service 10:30 AM Monday (Sept. 8) in the funeral home. Interment is in Farmersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Humane Society or LVHN Heart and Vascular Institute, Muhlenberg. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.