Herbert N. LaFever, 88, of Easton, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Easton Hospital.
Born: May 21, 1924 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Harvey G. LaFever and the late Leland and Mary (King) Longcor.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Helen Pitela were married 62 years. He was a printer for Hobson Printing, Wilson Borough for 50 years and retired in 1994. He graduated from Easton High School in 1942 and served in the Army during WWII in the Asiatic – Pacific Theater. He was a volunteer at the State Theatre and was a block captain for the Easton Area Block Watch Association.
Memberships: He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of the former First United Methodist Church, Easton where he served on various committees and was honored for being the head usher for over 40 years.
Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Jill Moulthrop and her husband, Mark of Lehighton; 2 granddaughters, Lori Hontz and her husband, Matthew and Julie Carita and her fiancé, Chris Kelchner; a step-granddaughter, Vanessa Berger and her husband, Shawn; a step-great granddaughter, Alexis; a sister-in-law, Anna Brockett and a brother-in-law, Stephen Pitela and his wife, Shirley. His son, Jack H. LaFever, his brother, Jesse LaFever and his sisters, Rella Todaro, Arlene Vincent and Mary Reiche died earlier.
Services: 1:00 pm Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call from noon until service time Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment in Hays Cemetery.
Memorials: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, NY, NY 10163-4777, www.michaeljfox.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Melody Karmondi and famiy
November 26, 2012 at 9:34 am
Helen and family,
Sorry for your loss. Herb was a great person. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
With loving thoughts,
Melody & Ben, Ginnie & Bennie Karmondi
ed and Jeanette Czerw
November 26, 2012 at 10:12 am
Please accept our condolences
I worked with Herbie at Hobson.
Lee Wisner-Greger
November 26, 2012 at 11:44 am
Helen & family,
Sorry for your loss. Herb was a great guy. Enjoyed volunteering with him at the State Theatre and Easton Block Watch. Prayers for the family.
Love, Lee Wisner-Greger
Marlene & Butch Stana
November 26, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Jill,
So sorry to see that your dad passed away. I remember how nice he always was to me and Monica. Our prayers are with you and your mom.
Love,
Marlene, Butch, & Mark Stana
Edwin Stipe
November 26, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Helen:
So sorry to hear of Herb’s passing. My sympathies to you and your family. I have fond memories of Wood Avenue and our good neighbors,Herb and Helen.
Cliff & Nancy Marshall
November 26, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Helen & Jill:
We were so sorry to hear of Herb’s passing but we know he is in a better place now.
Its been 26 years since we left the Easton Area but we still stay in touch and think
of the people there. We had some fun times with the old gang from First United
Methodist Church those times will always be remembered.A lot of those times Herb
was the life of the party in good taste. I will always remember the various projects Herb, Roy and I were involved with.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Always friends,
Cliff & Nancy