Obituaries

Geraldine F. Reese, 85 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, November 4, 2016 at home. Born September 16, 1931 in Dublin, PA she was a daughter of the late Norman and Marion (Herring) Fox. Her husband Robert A. Reese died in 2009. A graduate of Sell-Perk High School, she had been employed by the Christmas Barn in Bethlehem Twp. for many years and Cynthia Scott Design in Doylestown. She was a faithful and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton where she served on Council, the Rachel Circle, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and helped with the Bazaar. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, ProJeCt of Easton and a former member of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Geraldine also loved to crochet and play the piano and saxophone.

She is survived by her children: Caryn Kadel of Doylestown, PA, Rob Reese and his wife Bonny of Palmer Twp., PA, Geoff Reese and his wife Robin of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Cindy Watkins and her husband Kevin of Laurys Station, PA; brother: F. Barry Fox of East Greenville, PA; sister: Shirley Gabel of Telford, PA; 10 grandchildren: Jennifer and Allison Kadel, Kristen Hall and her husband David, Stephen Reese and his wife Christine, Lauren Peters and her husband Jeff, Christopher, Sean and Caralyn Reese, Jeremy and Brian Watkins; and 2 great-grandchildren: Adrienne Hall and Jack Reese.

A Memorial Service will be held 3 PM Friday (Nov. 11) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton with a calling period from 2 to 3 PM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial  Fund, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042 or Meals on Wheels, 4240 Fritch Drive, Bethlehem PA 18020 or the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, 440 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.