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Obituaries

George Terleski

January 23, 2014

George Terleski, 88, of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, January 23, 2014.

Born:  November 10, 1925 in Easton, he was a son of the late Philip and Magda Terleski.

Personal:  He and his wife, Shirley, were married 63 years.  He worked for the U. S. Post Office for 38 years and served in the Marine Corps during WWII.

Memberships:  George was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Palmer Township, West Easton Athletic Association, Avona Fire Co., and VFW Post 1290, Easton.

Survivors:  wife, Shirley; daughter, Lynn Terleski-Katz of Sacramento, CA; three sons, Robert Terleski of Andreas, Gregory Terleski of Bethlehem Township, and Michael Terleski of Bethlehem; two sisters, Ann Ferrissey and Rose Ryan; and three grandchildren, Tyler, Seth, and Annette.

Services:  11:00 am Monday, Jan. 27, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from 10:00 am until service time Monday in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions:  Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Kathy Kline

    January 25, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Lynn and family,
    So sorry to hear the news. I have such great memories of all the funny things your dad used to say to us. He was so cool! I’ll be thinking of you, your mom and your brothers.
    Love,
    Kathy

  2. Jody Steed

    January 27, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Rob–

    So sorry about your dad. I never met him, but if he’s anything like you, this world will be missing out on a great human being.

    My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Jody

  3. Christine Biondi and Jean Terlesky

    January 27, 2014 at 9:12 am

    When I was a little girl I thought your Dad must be the tallest man in the world! Hold your good memories of him in your hearts and he will never die. Please give your Mom a hug for us.

  4. Michael Green

    January 27, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Rose
    Grandma I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Unfortunately i never met him but remember some of the story’s you told me.

    Love
    Michael

  5. Richard Marsh

    January 28, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Very sorry to hear about you loss, I’m sure you will miss him very much,
    Kind Blessings
    Richard