Mary Jane Hawk, 68, of Bethlehem, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2012 in ManorCare, Palmer Twp. surrounded by her husband and loving friends.
Born: October 29, 1944 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Leanza Curto.
Personal: A 1963 graduate of Notre Dame HS, she worked as a hair dresser at Orr’s of Easton, the Imperial Coiffures, Rene’s and 42 N. 2nd Street. After receiving her para-legal certificate, she worked for Catholic Social Services and the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton. Mary Jane loved cooking with her husband for family and friends and just celebrated her 38th wedding anniversary.
Survivors: Her loving husband: Kirk W. Hawk; brother: Vincent and his wife Pamela in FL; brother and sisters-in-law: Rebecca Hawk, Barbara Tipton; Douglas Hawk all in TN; and her chosen family of close friends: Joe M., George, Jack, Stu, Sisty, Joe G., Ronnie and Eileen, plus many more friends and associates.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held, Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd.,Easton 18042 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, at stjude.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Claire DeLong
December 19, 2012 at 6:56 am
I was saddened to hear of Mary Jane’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Praying God will strengthen you during this time.
Joe & Vicki Nicoletta
December 19, 2012 at 11:00 am
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. The thought of times past with the two of you will always put a smile on my face and place in my heart.
Maryann Dwyer
December 19, 2012 at 8:44 pm
My condolences on the passing of Mary Jane. I was her fellow co-worker at HDC in the Word Processing Dept. We spent good times talking about cooking Italian food and the different resturants we had been to. Mary Jane was also our (Pat Seifert & myself) consultant concerning our hair cuts and colors. She was a gracious, fun loving lady. We always had a great time at Christmas decorting the office and best of all at our Perryville Inn Christmas Lunch. My prayers and a Merry Christmas, Mary Jane, I know you are with the other 20 angels(children) in heaven mothering to them.
carol yaworski
December 20, 2012 at 10:49 pm
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kirk. I have never forgotten all the good times we had together. You and her were so much fun to be with. I will always remember our dinner together in your dining room that lasted for hours with two of your best friends. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
William McCullough
December 21, 2012 at 8:25 am
We were saddened to hear of Mary Janes passing. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful smile, joy, great laugh and giving spirit.
Becky H
December 23, 2012 at 10:04 pm
I am so sorry Kirk for your lost. My heart is hurting for this lost. MJ and You and Vet and I had a lot of stories together. I can smells the food she used to cook and if you where not hungry you were after smelling it. Debby is losted for words too. She taught Debby many ways to eat raw osters and other food she never try before. Kirk my heart goes out to you. Times will heal the wound you feel now, but give it time. I did not just lose a sister-in-law, I lost a very good friend! She is in peace and knowing her getting in trouble with Vet up in heaven. No more calling MJ for a recipe, or what spice to use. Good I loved her so much. Her sense of humor was one of a kind. God bless you and MJ is now in no pain.
becky h
Andrea Misero DiTursi
January 21, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Kirk, I was so sorry to hear about Mary Jane. She was so loved by so many. How can I convey how much she meant to me and how she helped me so much. She will never be forgotten, only remembered for what a wonderful friend she was. I will never forget the stuffed meatloaf and falling through the wall. How blessed I am to have MJ as a friend. I love you Kirk and miss you and pray the Lord gives you peace.
“and when you cry when we leave Paris, I’ll send you a teddy bear made of gold”
Andi
Nancy Rittenhouse Parker
May 24, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Sorry to hear this just now – sorry life took me away from your jollyness
-good times when we had them – see you on the other side.
Nancy Rittenhouse Parker
May 24, 2014 at 9:29 pm
For Kirk, if u are still out there = sorry for your loss – NJP