Obituaries

Jon D. Markley, 74 of Easton, PA died Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 24, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Henrietta (Ederer) Markley. He was a graduate of Washington and Lee University and attended the West Point Military Academy. Jon served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was self-employed in the home appraisal business. He was a very active member and deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church, Easton and member of the Northampton County Democratic Committee.

Jon is survived by his children: Scott Markley (wife Carol) of Seattle, WA, Shelcy Markley with whom he resided; six siblings: Charles, Brian, Don, Dave, Barbara and Patricia; and 4 grandchildren: Madden, Joshua, Gabrielle and Bethany.

Services are 6 PM Thursday, May 30 in the Ashton Funeral Home 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 5 to 6 PM. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington, VA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Douglas E. Stackhouse, 77, of Arvada, CO died Friday, May17, 2024 in Denver. Born July 9,1946 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Brobst) Stackhouse. He was a 1964 graduate of Plainfield High School in NJ and received his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in zoology from Duke University in 1968. He was also a graduate of the Physician Associate Program at Duke. Doug served in both the Navy and Air Force, caring for injured and distressed Vietnam combatants at Philadelphia Naval Hospital for several years. He was licensed as both a Physician Assistant and Pharmacy Tech. Doug was a Neuropsychiatric Technician, Emergency Room Technician and most recently Medical Library Coordinator and Technician. He was also an Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 17 in N. Plainfield and enjoyed photography, karaoke and exploring the local restaurant scene.

He is survived by many cousins and close friends. Services will be announced by The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery, Easton, PA. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joseph George Beahm, Sr., 78 of Freemansburg, PA died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born February 20, 1946 in Bethlehem, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Isabelle F. (Cimino) Beahm. Joe served in the Navy during Vietnam and was employed by Bethlehem Steel, Beam Yard for 32 years before retiring in 1996. He was a life member of the Steelworkers Union, Local #2599 and enjoyed playing poker with the RiverChasers Poker League.

Joe is survived by his wife of 32 years, Paula E. (Winter) Beahm; sons: Joseph Beahm, Jr. and John “Jack” Beahm and 2 grandsons. His sister Elizabeth Gardner died earlier.

Services are 10:30 AM Monday (May 20) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 4 to 5:30 PM Sunday in the funeral home. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Dawn M. Stocker, 62, of Wilson Borough, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Easton Hospital.  Born September 28, 1961 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Brenda (Sours) Williams.  She owned and operated a cleaning service and was a nurse’s aide at various nursing homes.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer Stocker, Holly Stocker, Thomas Stocker, Michelle Stocker, Fredrick Burd, Maranda Burd, Ryan Gayle, and Jeffrey Kukor; a sister, Sherry Hanlon; a brother, Michael Williams; 37 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and her companion, John Allen.  Her husband, Jeffrey Kukor died earlier.

A Celebration of Life for Dawn will be announced.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gilbert L. Nielsen, Jr., 69, of Easton, died Friday, April 26, 2024 in Easton Hospital. Born July 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Lucille (Labozzetta) Nielsen. He and his wife, Martine (Casado) Nielsen were married 48 years. Gil was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Long Island University and he graduated at the top of his class from New York Law School. He was the Director of Public Relations for AICPA for over ten years. Prior to that he was Vice President of Corporate Communications for IDT, Newark, NJ. He was also a media personality, producer, and writer for ABC, Fox, and CNBC. He served on the City Council in Edison, NJ and was a practicing attorney and public defender in NJ. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood, Edison, NJ and was a member of the fraternal order of F&AM.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Martine, are four sons, Gilbert Nielsen, III, Marc Nielsen, Eric-Andre Nielsen, and Paul Nielsen; two daughters, Christiana Pheiffer and Arianna Casado; a brother, Paul Nielsen; two sisters, Joann Ferrughelli and Lisa Cannon; his mother-in-law, Marie Casado; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org or Smile Train, www.SmileTrain.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Myra J. Hartung, 86, of Williams Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born June 4, 1937 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Elsie S. (Rice) Stryker. Her husband of 42 years, William C. Hartung died in 2004. Myra graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1955 and Churchman Business School in 1957. She was an accountant for several local Ford dealerships for 26 years and was also an accountant for DeMartino Chevrolet. Before retiring in 1998, she was a Certified Nurse Aide at Gracedale for 8 years. She was a volunteer tax counselor for AARP and the IRS for 21 years and enjoyed playing the piano, crocheting, gardening, and caring for her farm animals, cats, and dogs. Myra was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill and a former member of St. John’s UCC, Riegelsville for 8 years where she was the treasurer and sang in the choir.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Preston of Williams Township, Karen Hartung of Williams Township, and Loretta Murray and her husband, Kyle of Williams Township; six grandchildren, Stephan Oberman, Lauren Preston, Krystie Brandau, Nicole Bacque, Dakota Murray, and Logan Murray; and six great grandchildren, Samuel, AJ, Joseph, Eli, Indie, and Bristol.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Raubsville Cemetery, Royal Manor Rd., Williams Township. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.