Obituaries

Marilyn Jean “MeMe” Schoenborn, 91, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Williams Manor, Wind Gap.

Born October 26, 1928 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Rudolph Schoenborn and Marlowe Brown (Koehler) Schoenborn Richter.

She worked in Human Resources for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Easton from 1946 to 1993. She graduated from Wilson Borough High School in 1946 and attended Churchman’s Business College. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where she was president of Church Council, sang in the choir, was the chairperson for the Worship and Music Committee and was the Lutheran Brotherhood Communicator. She was president of Women of ELCA and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Safe Harbor. She served on the board of Third Street Alliance for Women and Children, Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce and American Red Cross, Easton Chapter and was vice president of Executive Women International, Lehigh Valley. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Easton, Church Women United and Easton Oratorio Society.

Marilyn loved to travel. She traveled through most of the 50 states and enjoyed time in Europe and Israel. She was a member of “The Victory Group”, a Sunday School class which evolved into a lifelong social club; however, nothing was more important to her than spending time with her family. MeMe was a dedicated daughter, sister and aunt. She will be truly missed but forever in our hearts.

Surviving are two sisters, Kay Louise Richter of Easton and Peggy Dee Richter Vellner and her husband, Ronald, of Chalfont; niece, Leia Cai Vellner and her fiancé, John Pettibone; nephew Rhett Stuart Vellner and his wife, Heather; great nieces, Scarlett and Helena Vellner and great nephews, Ryder Vellner and Johnny Pettibone.

Services will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042 or Williams Manor, LLC, 164 Baron Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joan A. Krensavage, 84, of Easton, PA died March 17, 2020 at her home after a bout with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Joan Alexander in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a part-time clerk at Lafayette College before retiring. She raised four children as the wife of Alan S. Krensavage, a General Motors executive who died from cancer in Dec. of 2014. Joan and Alan moved to Easton in 1989 from suburban Atlanta. They also lived in Columbia, SC, Chicago, Harrisburg and suburban Philadelphia. Joan especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She also liked puzzles, books, acting, trips to Atlantic City and doting on her dogs and cats.

Survivors include her daughter: Donna; sons: Alan, Jr. (Darlene), Michael P. (Mary), Scott (Donna); granddaughters: Allison and Angela; and grandsons: Scottie, Michael and Alexander.

Memorial Mass, 4 PM Friday (July 24) in Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 Fourth Street, West Easton, PA. Contributions may be made to Compassus, 7248 Tilghman St., Suite 160, Allentown, PA 18106. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Judy Marie Seawood, 79 of Effort, PA was given the gift of life and has now returned it for everlasting peace on Monday, March 16, 2020. Her final days were shared lovingly with her six children that she gave life to and her adoring grandchildren, the greatest loves of her life. Born and raised in Easton, PA the devoted daughter of the late Dr. John and Marie (Halley) Coffee, Judy grew up, with her sisters: Patricia Miller of Frostburg, MD and the late Nancy Hawkes. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Richard “Red” Seawood and together they filled their loving home with their six children: Daniel Seawood of Effort, David Seawood and his wife Kelly of Milton, PA, Debra Hartley, Dawn Wieder and the late Jim Wieder, Darryl Seawood, and Dana Seawood all of Effort.

In addition to surviving raising 6 teenagers, Judy worked for several years at Joseph’s in downtown Easton before retiring after 25 years as a secretary for Harvel Plastics in Forks Township. She was very fashion conscience and the envy of many a thrift store shopper with her bargain finds. She was generous with her open gate policy, inviting others in to enjoy her backyard pool that gave her such pleasure; pleasure she wanted to share. An avid sun lover, Judy enjoyed summer camping trips to the Jersey shore where she purchased her first surfboard from a tiny Ron Jons shack on LBI before starting her collection of 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Jokingly referred to as the Matriarch (she hated that), she always had time for those that called her Nanny, G-Nanny, and GG Nanny: Rachel, Chad, Trish, Jonny, Megan, Erik, Austin, Ryan, Jimmy, Chris, Aime, Devon, Katie, Tylor, Gwen, Shyla, Thomas, Nevaeh, Autumn, Nova, and Nohea all of whom will spend the rest of their lives attempting to duplicate their beloved grandmothers fabulous mac and cheese and brilliantly worded (not really) Easter Egg Hunt poems. She lost a piece of her heart with the passing of two of her dear grandsons Little Jim and Ray but is now enjoying a beautiful reunion in heaven.

Anyone that met Judy instantly felt cared about and welcomed into her life. It was not unusual for people to make requests to be adopted by her. She lived by example teaching her children to always be respectful, kind and compassionate and she recognized the value of humor and always found a way to laugh, even at herself. Judy’s beautiful reunion with her grandsons, parents, sister and other loved ones will be unimaginably glorious. Even though her husband will be delighted to finally hug her again, it will not be long before they are bickering about her new mission to wallpaper heaven.

Chronically late and rarely on time Judy, true to form, will literally be late for her own funeral, a joke often shared with family and friends. Concern for the health and welfare of all the lives Judy touched in her beautiful lifetime, her funeral service will be postponed until further notice due to the Pandemic. Arrangements will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kathleen Sloyer Bennett, 94, of Easton, PA, beloved and devoted wife of John D. Bennett, Jr. for 62 years, died on March 12 at Manor Care in Easton.

Born January 16, 1926 in Palmer Township, Kathleen was the daughter of Daniel and Amy (Durns) Sloyer of Easton, PA.

She was a 1944 graduate of Easton High School and a graduate of Willford Beauty Academy, NYC, owning Merry Beauty Shop in Easton for many years. Kathleen was active in several organizations throughout the area including Easton Hospital (women’s board), Powerhouse Crossing School Reunion (Chairperson) and Easton YWCA (Director).

Kathleen served on countless committees at Christ Lutheran Church of Easton where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Coordinator of Lunch Bunch, Chairperson of Social Ministry and a member of the Call Committee and Church Council. Additionally, she enjoyed a 50-year membership in the Easton Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, serving as President.

Kathleen enjoyed golf, cooking and travelling to many parts of the world with her husband yet still took pleasure in the simplicity of gardening in her own backyard. Kathleen’s greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family. She attended countless sporting events, recitals and events for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, survivors include sons Robert and wife Michelle of Center Valley; Daniel and wife Margaret of Palmer Township; Douglas and wife Lisa of Maineville, Ohio; daughter Anne Bennett-Morse and husband Scott of Forks Township. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Eric, David, Sarah, Avery and Caroline Bennett, London, Zephrin and Addison Morse and Joseph, Jared and Janelle Bidlow and four great grandchildren, Walker, Bristol, Paige and Colbie Bennett.

Services will be private at this time with a memorial service to be announced in late Spring or early Summer. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Donald C. Flad, Sr., 86, of Saucon Valley Manor, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in his home.

Born April 18, 1933 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harlan H. and Frances L. (Serfass) Flad. He and his wife, Beverly (Strohl) Flad, were married 65 years.

Donald worked at Sheridan Printing, Alpha and retired in 1995. Prior to that he worked at Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg. He was also a PIAA football and basketball official. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951 and had been the highest scorer in basketball at the high school. Donald was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton where he served as an Elder and he served in the Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, Beverly, are three children, Jeannette Orso and her husband, Steve, of Easton, Donald Flad, Jr. and his partner, Earl Bethel, of Bethlehem, and Chris Flad of Allentown; one sister, Linda King; one granddaughter; and six great grandchildren. A granddaughter and a brother, Robert Flad died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1:30 pm on Saturday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, Steeple Fund, 229 Church St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Helen Hatges, 79, of Palmer Township, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Born July 1, 1940 in Hrisafa, Sparta, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Dimitrios and Marigo (Karitsiotis) Moschos. Her husband Athanasios “Tom” Hatges died in 2000. She and her husband owned and operated Tom’s Pizzeria in Nazareth for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough and their Ladies Philoptochos Society.

She is survived by two children: Nick Hatges of Philadelphia, Georgia Kalavruzos (husband Tim) of Moorestown, NJ; brother: Peter Moschos of Ancaster, Ontario; and three grandchildren: Kosta, Tommy and Andreas. She was predeceased by five siblings: Nicolaos and Konstantinos Moschos, Panagiota Markopoulos, Georgia Kounoupis and Kondilo Zahos.

Helen immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, from Sparta, in the mid-1960’s. She then met her husband, Tom, and they married in 1968 in Easton and was a resident there until her death. For the past 15 years, she spent her summers at her home in Kalamata, Greece, where she spent treasured time with her brothers and sister-in-laws, Magdalini and Pota Moschos. She is also survived by her nieces in Greece, Niki, Aphrodite, Olymbia and Mary, who she loved and cherished dearly. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew in Ontario, Canada, who she also deeply adored: Dimitrios Moschos, Mary Anderton, and Pat Bekeros, and a nephew in Bethlehem, George Kounoupis, Esq. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Maria Hatges and niece, Georgia, from Easton.

She will be missed by her Greek community that she grew to love as her own family. Helen was very easy-going, social, and always wanted to make people smile. Her infectious regard for a great conversation and quick quitted remarks will be missed by many. There is nobody Helen adored more than her grandchildren. For the past 16 years, she doted on them and raised them as if they were her own. Her relentless and tireless determination to raise loving, healthy, and well-respected young men was a feat she accomplished without hesitation. A constant in their lives, she will be missed by these boys more than she will ever know. The love they have for her will only grow deeper in their hearts.

Services are 11 AM Friday (March 13) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 21st St. at Hay Terrace, Easton with visitation 6 to 8 PM Thursday (March 12) and additional visitation 10 to 11 AM Friday (March 13) in the Church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Gethsemane Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Zoe Seator Roble of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Moravian Village. She was 101 years old, and until shortly before her death had her usual keen intellect, energy and resourcefulness. Born August 31, 1918 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Gordon T. and Wilhelmina (Dalrymple) Seator. Her husband of 63 years, Edwin J. Roble, died in 2006. She attended New Mexico State College during the Depression and was a graduate of East Stroudsburg State University. She was a supervisor at Northampton County Area Agency on Aging for many years where she was responsible for establishing and operating eleven Senior Centers throughout the County before retiring in 1983. She recently received a proclamation from the County Executive acknowledging her years of service.

A very active community member and gracious hostess, Zoe had been a member of the League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women Easton Branch, Northampton County Planned Parenthood, Forks of the Delaware Club, Fortnightly Club of Easton, UR Welcome Club of Easton, Proof of the Pudding Dinner Club, College Hill Presbyterian Church and several committees at Moravian Village. She enjoyed swimming, hiking, and cross-country skiing. She and her husband traveled extensively. Her hobbies were reading, knitting, bridge and gardening.

She is survived by two sons: Timothy D. (wife Beverly) of Denver, CO, Daniel T. (wife Donna) of Medfield, MA; five grandchildren: Gordon, William, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Jane; and six great-grandchildren: Mia, Olivia, Jaden, Cayla, Charlotte and Caroline.

A Celebration of her Life will be held in the Spring with timing to be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA. Interment will be private in Nisky Hill Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Contributions in her memory may be made to JDFR (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at www.jdrf.org

Hiran Falwell, 34, of Easton, died Friday, February 28, 2020. Born August 13, 1985 in Easton, he was the son of Omayra Rivera.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Omayra, are three daughters, Janiah, Destiny and Jayda Falwell; a sister, Merrisa Rivera and her companion Ronald Stocker, Jr. and a nephew Josiah Stocker.

Services will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 4:30 pm until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.