Obituaries

Frederick L. Raisner, 95 of Palmer Twp. died Friday, February 17, 2012 at home.

Born: June 1, 1916 in Easton he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna Marsh Raisner.

Personal: He was employed by the Easton Post Office as a rural mail carrier for 25 years before retiring in 1978. Prior to that he was employed by Ingersoll-Rand, Cameron Division for 16 years. He was active in sports most of his life as a player, manager and umpire in baseball and softball.  He played football with the Easton Trojans for 6 years in the 1930’s and had been president of the Easton YMCA Industrial Basketball League in the 1950’s.

Memberships: He was a member of First Moravian Church, Easton where he sang in the choir for over 75 years and served as a Sacristan and on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees; AARP; National Rural Letter Carriers Assoc. and was a life member of Safety First Fire Co.; West Easton AA and Fleas Club.

Survivors: Step-Children: Lisa Malachowski with whom he resided; and James Hurley of Palmer Twp.; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Ruth Craig in 1978; his second wife: Elizabeth Jones Hurley in 1995 and siblings: Floyd and Agnes.

Services: Will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (2/21) in the church, 225 N. 10th Street with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to First Moravian Church, 225 N. 10th St., Easton, PA 18042.