Obituaries

Doris Elaine Yiaski, 89 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born August 8, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Clarence Astle and Ethel (Kester) Astle Kiefer. Her husband of 70 years, Joseph Yiaski died in July. She was a 1949 graduate of Liberty High School and member of the ILGWU. She had been employed by Just Born Candy, NickiLynn Sportswear and Forte Neckwear for many years before retiring. Doris loved gardening, arts and crafts, time at the mountains, holidays and time with her family. 

She is survived by four children: Joseph Yiaski, III of Center Valley, PA, Elaine Pittack of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Robert Yiaski of South Whitehall Twp., PA, Linda Cawley of Stockertown, PA; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe and her brother: Robert Kiefer.

Graveside services are 10:30 AM Saturday (October 31) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Stefanie A. Purvis, 54, of Palmer Township, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in her home. Born October 13, 1966 in Easton, she was a daughter of Robert and Patricia Ann (Lee) Duran of Mt. Bethel.

She was a software specialist for A&H Sportswear for seven years. Prior to that she owned and operated Stefarry’s Restaurant, Palmer Township.

Surviving with her parents, Robert and Patricia are her husband, Scott A. Purvis; two daughters, Brittany Lyons and her husband, Jesse and Kelsey Guthrie and her husband, Dustin; two sons, John Michael Utess and Jacob Utess; a step-son, Cotey Purvis and his wife, Mandy; and five grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Private services will be held later at Forks Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Arlene Joy (Carcione) Ashton, 88, of Easton, PA died Thursday, October 1, 2020. Born March 24, 1932 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cortazzo) Carcione. She was a graduate of Easton High School Class of 1950 and received her bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in 1954. She was a first-grade teacher in the Easton School District before following her husband to Alaska where he served as an officer in the Army during the Korean War. Arlene worked side by side with her husband, the late R. Kline Ashton, Sr., as owners of the Ashton Funeral Home in Easton, the family business established in 1847, which continues with their children, the fifth generation.

Arlene was a member and served on the boards of various organizations including: Easton Hospital Board of Trustees, Women’s Board of Easton Hospital, Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, O.E.S. Wm. Parsons Chapter, Soroptimist Club, Northampton Country Club, Pomfret Club and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children: Debra Jo Ashton-Chase and Peter of Bethlehem Twp., PA, R. Kline Ashton, Jr. and Amy of Easton, PA, W. Scott Ashton and Sharon of Bethlehem Twp., PA; grandchildren: Sam and Courtney, Julie and Jeff Culpepper, Matthew, Robert, Victoria, Ryan; step-grandchildren: Brian and Shannon, Cody; and great-grand-stepdaughter: Evie.

A Viewing will be held 5 to 7 PM Tuesday (October 6) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (October 7) at the Historic Easton Cemetery, North 7th Street, Easton. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation, 1101 Northampton St., Suite 101, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.