Obituaries

Neil Stuart Steckel, 87 of Williams Twp., PA died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home. Born February 8, 1932 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Margaret Helen (Long) and Russell Victor Steckel. His wife, the former Fay Marie Siglinger died in 2013. He was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1950 and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand Test Pump division for 16 years and then by Sohio Petroleum and as an independent contractor for British Petroleum. Neil was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Williams Twp. where he served as Council President and in the choir. He was also a member of USA Dance and the Lehigh Valley Cotillion Dance Club.

He is survived by his children: Kathleen A. Mathews, Russell S. Steckel (wife Denise) all of Williams Twp., PA, William S. Steckel (fiancé Lisa) of Moore Twp., PA; 3 granddaughters: Danielle DeLuca, Lisa Royer, Erin Severud and 5 great-grandchildren: Koen, Maxem, Joseph, Ari and Isla.

Services are 11 AM Friday (Dec. 6) in St. John’ s Lutheran Church, Williams Twp., 2745 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton, PA with visitation 6 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Durham Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Williams Twp. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.