Obituaries

Alice Frances Piasecki, 78 of Nazareth, PA died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Richmond, VA. Born September 30, 1941 in Acosta, PA she was a daughter of the late Mary (Grzybek) and Michael Fotta. Her husband Walter S. Piasecki died in 2014. She had been employed by Binney & Smith and the Leader Nursing Home. She also had her own private cleaning business for more than 20 years and was of the Catholic faith. She was and always will be the Quintessential Grandma.

She is survived by her children: Anthony Piasecki of Nazareth, Lori Sipes (husband Robert) of Falling Waters, WV, Tara Borlodan (husband David) of Fredericksburg, VA; brother: Michael Fotta; sisters: Joan Lansfield, Mary Ann Omerzo, Michaelene Kozola, Angeline Griffith, Phyllis Mendez; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters. A brother Francis Fotta died earlier.

A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Saturday (Nov. 30) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Sharon Marie Fulmer, 67 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully & surrounded by so much love in the early morning of Friday, November 15, 2019 fighting the hardest battle of cancer for 5 years with such positivity & grace. She never let anyone see the battle she was fighting because she constantly had a smile on her face. Born August 16, 1952 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Shirley (McAuliffe) and William Allen. She was a 1970 graduate of Wilson Area High School and of Christian faith. Sharon worked & retired from Laneco as a meat wrapper and was also the store manager of Ritas Italian Ice in Forks Township.

She met many wonderful people throughout her life whom she cared for greatly and enjoyed being around. She would be a lending ear & offered sound advice to anyone who needed it. She was a warm, kind & loving wife, mother, sister, nana & friend. Sharon was an avid bowler until just recently and loved gardening, shopping, reading and spending time with her most prized possession – her grandchildren. But most of all, she loved spending time with family, reminiscing, playing cards, going out to eat or lending a helping hand. She was everyone’s rock and will be truly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Paul H. Fulmer; her son: Ryan Fulmer (wife Jodi) of Nazareth; her daughter: Nicole Fulmer of Bethlehem Twp., PA; her sister: Cindy Seiple of Bethlehem; grandsons: Kevin, Kaleb, Derek & Reid; granddaughter: Aspen; her brother & sister in laws: Joseph & Betty Gerber, Faye & Bobbi Palmer and MANY cousins & friends.

A calling period will be held from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday (Nov. 21) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a memorial service at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colon Coalition Alliance at www.ccalliance.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Joyce A. Powell, 91, of Wilson Borough, died Monday, November 11, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born October 11, 1928 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Albert J. Rymond, Sr. and Hilda (Werkheiser) Rymond. She and her husband, Douglas W. Powell, Jr. were married 60 years.

Joyce graduated from Easton High School in 1946 and worked at the Easton Public Library and the Southside Library. She loved playing Scrabble, doing jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. Her passion was being an artist. She was self-taught and enjoyed painting in oils, including landscapes, still lifes and florals. She enjoyed teaching oil painting classes and was a member of various art groups in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. She won numerous awards and exhibited and sold her artwork at local art shows.

In addition to her husband, Douglas, she is survived by her daughter, Janice Wolfinger and her husband, Dale; her son, Brian Powell and his wife, Susan; and her grandchildren, Cassandra Powell and Jake Yarnall. Her brother, Albert J. Rymond, Jr. died earlier.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from noon until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Charlotte S. Loccarini, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, November 8, 2019 at Easton Hospital. Born November 15, 1931 in Bangor, PA she was a daughter of the late Florence (Gruber) and Clayton Mack. A graduate of Bangor High School she had worked for the former Laubach and Kresge Stores and was a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Livio “Lee” Loccarini; 3 children: Terry Loccarini (wife Lori) of Alburtis, PA, Darin Loccarini in CO, Janel Gadomski of Palmer; a sister: Sharon Musler in FL; 2 grandchildren: Dylan and Marisa Loccarini; and a great granddaughter: Dani.

Graveside services will be held 1:30 PM Thursday (Nov. 14) in Greenwood Cemetery, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

David F. Drinkhouse, 90, of Easton, PA died Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Born August 20, 1929 in Easton, he was a son of the late W. Bruce and Etta (Lerch) Drinkhouse. After attending March School, he graduated from Easton High School in 1948 and from Lafayette College in 1952 with a degree in mining engineering. He was a proud member of Chi Phi Fraternity and a Lieutenant in the US Army during the Korean War. For 32 years he lived in Webster Groves, MO, where he was an elder in the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, before returning to the Lehigh Valley in 1986. A registered professional engineer in 13 states, David was employed by Alpha Portland Cement working in Easton, Catskill, NY, Frederick, MD, and St. Louis, MO. He then worked for W.R. Bendy Cement Engineers. He was a co-founder of Metzler & Drinkhouse Consulting Engineers and then president of Drinkhouse Engineering Group. In retirement, he researched local mining, industrial and transportation history sharing his knowledge with local historians and organizations. He also published three books about Easton area trolley lines.

David is survived by his daughter: Anne Drinkhouse Dailey of Falls Church, VA; his son: Frank Drinkhouse (wife Rowena) of Belleville, IL; his long-time partner: Barbara Bailey Bauer; and his grandchildren: Matthew Dailey (fiancée Courtney), Rosanna Drinkhouse and Joshua David Drinkhouse. He was predeceased by his former wife: Dorothy Anne Carroll Drinkhouse and his brother: W. Bruce Drinkhouse, Jr. The family expresses their deep appreciation and gratitude to Tracy and the other angels on earth at St. Luke’s Hospice and to his kind neighbor, Louis, for excellent care and support.

Services are private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Easton Area Public Library or St. Luke’s Hospice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.