Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Eugene P. O’Donnell

December 9, 2019

Eugene P. O’Donnell, 96, of Bethlehem Township, died Monday, December 9, 2019 in Easton Hospital.

Born July 15, 1923 in Easton, he was a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Smyth) O’Donnell. His wife, Katharine Marie (Lieberman) O’Donnell died in 2001.

Eugene graduated from Wilson High School and Temple University, served in the Army during WWII and retired from the Iron and Steel Foundry at Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg.

Surviving are his daughter, Dr. Nancy J. O’Donnell-Betts and her husband, Mark; and grandsons, Brendan and Ryan. His sisters, Julia Lawler and Cecelia Ruth and his brothers, Neal O’Donnell and Aloysius O’Donnell died earlier.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Gail Williams

    December 11, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Nancy & Family,
    Thoughts and Prayers to you and your Family during this difficult time.

  2. Valerie Azzalina

    December 12, 2019 at 10:11 am

    I saw your father’s obituary today. I am very sorry for your loss and extend coondolences to you and your family.

  3. Deborah Raesly

    December 17, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Nancy, Mark, Brendan and Ryan,
    Bill and I are saddened to hear about Gene. We are thinking about you and offering our condolences. Sending our love.
    Deborah

  4. Eileen Ringhoff

    December 17, 2019 at 8:14 am

    Charlie and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts. So sorry to hear about your Dad.

  5. Joanne Miller

    January 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    I was so sorry to hear this about your dad.
    I wanted you to know you were in my thoughts.
    Joanne Miller