Marie R. Bassett, 96 of Easton, PA died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehab Center, Bethlehem, PA. Born September 11, 1928 in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Scheirer) Boyer. Her husband Harry Bassett died in 2001. She and her husband had owned and operated Bassett Cleaners on College Hill Easton for many years. She was a member of Emmanuel Ev. Congregational Church, Bethlehem and volunteered at Easton Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and for the American Red Cross.
She is survived by her son: Richard Bassett (wife Deborah) of North Port, FL; 3 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband: Harry; her daughter: Jennifer Bassett; and siblings: Paul Boyer, Doris Kline and Ameda Good.
Visitation will be held 10 to 11 AM Wednesday (Aug. 27) in Emmanuel Ev. Cong. Church, 75 E. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, with a service at 11 AM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the American Red Cross. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Michael Shuman
August 22, 2025 at 9:24 pm
Rich, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. It’s been a lot of years since we’ve connected. I’ll be in town during Labor Day weekend. I would love to get together if you have time. I’ll be staying with Mike T.