Esther (Morgenstern) Brown, 99 of Phillipsburg, NJ died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Brakeley Gardens Nursing Center. Born May 5, 1920 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Clara (Lambert) and Harvey Morgenstern. She was a 1938 graduate of Wilson High School where she was in Glee Club, musicals and plays. A lifetime member of First Moravian Church, Easton, she served as an Elder, Women’s Fellowship member and in their choir for 75 years. Esther was also a member of the Musical Arts Chorus, a nurse’s aide at Warren Hospital for many years, and a teacher’s aide in the Philipsburg School District before retiring in 1990.
She is survived by 4 children: Linda Paff of Phillipsburg, NJ, George Brown of Holiday, FL, Susan Dilts of Easton, Nancy Sliker of Columbia, NJ; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Clayton Brown in 1974; a great-grandson; and 6 siblings.
Services are 10:30 AM Monday (June 3) in First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th St., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Brenda Nixon Slutter
May 30, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Dear Linda, George, Susan & Nancy,
My deepest sympathy to each one of you and your families. There are so many great memories of your Mom. Your Dad will be waiting for her as she crosses over. May those memories be of some comfort to all of you.
Love & Sympathy,
Brenda Nixon-Slutter