Obituaries

Joyce L. Kutzler, 82, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Bethlehem Manor.
Born March 29, 1937 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Hannah (Fehnel) Bakros. She and her husband, Robert V. Kutzler, Sr. were married 63 years.
Joyce was a secretary at Northampton Community College until retiring. Prior to that she was a secretary at Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg. She was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was also an avid bowler and bingo player.
Surviving with her husband, Robert, are a son, Robert V. Kutzler, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Palmer Township, a brother, two sisters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Veronica Rose Scannell, 100 of Easton, PA died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at ManorCare, Palmer. Born June 25, 1919 in New York City, NY she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Rose (Ranee) Hannigan. Her husband John J. Scannell died in 1999. Veronica was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Easton, the Catholic Daughters of America, Region 358 and a past president of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Bernard’s. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Easton Hospital and ProJeCt of Easton

She is survived by her children: William A. Scannell (wife Marguerite) of Palmer Twp., PA, John R. Scannell (wife Wendy Kelling) of Sammamish, WA, Bernadette A. Kozlowski of Pinellas Park, FL, Michael D. Scannell (wife Shelley) of Phoenix, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Friday (Oct. 4) at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 132 S. 5th St., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Roberta J. Evans, 66, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, September 28, 2019. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Viola (Tuskes) Evans and Wayne Evans.

She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1971 and worked at Mack Printing for 38 year until retiring in 2009.

Surviving are her daughter, Ashley Evans, her son, Shannon Hein and her brother, Alan Evans. Her brother, Jerry Evans died earlier.

Services will be announced. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com

Dolores J. “Snooky” Thomas, 85 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Alexandria Manor, Bath. Born January 10, 1934 she was a daughter of the late Donald and Vera (Burley) Tinsman. She had been employed by the Express-Times for over 30 years before retiring and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Robert F. Thomas; son: Scott Thomas and his wife Joanne of Allen, Texas; daughter: Gayle Groff of Forks Twp.; 3 grandchildren: Brad, Matt and Ashley; and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held 3 PM Thursday (Oct. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 2 to 3 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John “Jack” W. Thierolf, 95 of Nazareth, PA died Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born May 27, 1924 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Mae (Nangel) and Claude Thierolf. His wife Lorraine (Fox) Thierolf died in 2013. He was a graduate of Easton High School and Rider College and served in the Army during WWII. Jack had been employed by the Dixie Cup Company in Easton and in Greenwich, CT for more than 40 years before retiring. He was a member of Palmer Moravian Church, Palmer Twp. and was very active with the Moravian Hall Square community.

He is survived by his children: Richard Thierolf (wife Pamela) of Lititz, PA, Joan Menges (husband Mark) of Bethlehem, PA and granddaughter: Jamie Dease (husband Zach).

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045 or the Moravian Hall Square, Good Samaritan Fund, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Paul Andrew Moench, 51 of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Born October 2, 1967 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of the late Richard and Kathleen Moench. He received his master’s degree with honors from Cornell University and was currently working toward his PhD. He was a research scientist with the Novartis Company and an accomplished musician who played guitar with a local band. Paul was a wonderful husband, a dedicated father, a devoted son and uncle and a friend to any person or animal in need. He is survived by his wife: Bonnie Sue; sons: John and Matthew; and brother: Richard. Burial was in Arndts Cemetery, Easton, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

An excerpt of Bonnie’s tribute to her beloved Paul can be viewed at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1095193465/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7NFJDbC0SEBA3