Obituaries

Edward W. Wackermann, Sr. 78 of Saylorsburg, PA died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at home. Born February 19, 1947 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Vayda) Wackermann. Ed was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War and was an iron worker for most of his life. He was a mighty hunter and a great fisherman who loved his pets.

Ed is survived by his wife: Debby (Wheeler) Wackermann; his son: Edward Wackermann, Jr.; stepchildren: Felcia Tomino, Georgia Weber, Albert Dilts, Wendy Dilts; brothers: James and George “Bill” Wackermann and Arnold Wheeler; sister-in-law: Henrietta; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and the Wheeler family. He was predeceased by a brother: Carl Gercie.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 2 PM Tuesday (Sept. 9) in the Stewartsville Lutheran Cemetery, Richline Road at Washington St., Stewartsville, NJ. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Ellen “Judy” Brown, 89 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born May 4, 1936 in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Slutter and Mary Catherine (Hendershot) Slutter. She was a 1954 graduate of Easton High School and employed by Dixie Cup, Singer Sewing Machine Co., Betty Lee Dress and as a private house cleaner over the years.

She is survived by her children: Catherine Ball (husband Anthony) of Key Largo, FL, William Brown, Jr. (wife Donna) of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Terry Nitchkey (husband Robert) of Forks Twp., PA and Dawn Wagner (husband John) of Easton, PA; a sister: Shirley Guzzo (husband Edward) of Easton; 6 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: William Brown, Sr. in 2002; and siblings: Kenneth Slutter, Jr. and Kathleen Clause.

Visitation is 4 to 5:30 PM Sunday (Sept. 7) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a funeral service 10:30 AM Monday (Sept. 8) in the funeral home. Interment is in Farmersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Humane Society or LVHN Heart and Vascular Institute, Muhlenberg. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Barbara A. Scheirer, 92, of Wilson Borough, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 in her home. Born February 24, 1933 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Harry Stem, Sr. and Henrietta (Muller) Stem Wohlbach. Her husband, Frederick G. Scheirer died in 2009. Barbara was a graduate of Wilson High School.

Surviving are two sons, Robert W. Scheirer and his wife, Karen of Bethlehem Township and Bradley K. Scheirer and his wife, Kathleen of Coatesville; a daughter, Victoria A. Farrell and her husband, Michael of Williams Township; two grandchildren, Laura and Andrew; and two great granddaughters, Evelyn and Alina. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Stem, Jr. and her sister, Joan Garis.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Beloved husband and father Salvatore ‘Sal’ Anthony LoCicero, second son of the late Benedetto and Rosina LoCicero, passed away peacefully in his College Hill home at the age of 83 on 28 August. A venerable, kind and loving man known for his generosity, he experienced a long and successful career in corporate banking before retiring in 2012. He also had a lifelong interest in antique firearms, his collection consisting of an eclectic mix of fine American and foreign made examples some of which won competitive display awards.

A United States Army veteran stationed in the former Federal Republic of Germany at the height of the Cold War, Sal was always there for his sons whether it was help with a school project, driving lessons, sage financial advice or wholehearted support to pursue an advanced degree overseas.

Salvatore is survived by Eileen, his wife of sixty-four years; sons Michael and Scott, daughters-in-law Elena Claudia and Kristin, granddaughter Francesca Eileen; only sister Rosalie Marcozzi; nephew and niece Mario Marcozzi and Marisa Mecchi, their spouses Lynn and Ray; brother Joseph LoCicero and his wife Gayle; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Stephen and Sylvia DeRea, John and Gail DeRea, nieces Andrea Helfrich and spouse Chad, Lori Kolb and spouse Chris, and four great nephews.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org

And maybe grief comes to you
On a Sunday
When you have nothing to do
The world is shining
The breeze is perfect
But your soul lies there dying

Sally J. Sullivan

Todd Bateman, 57, of Wilson Borough, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 in his home. Born July 5, 1968 in Easton, he was the son of Florence (Schaffer) Bateman and the late George Bateman. Todd worked for Rapp Bros. Pallet, Easton and was an avid football fan and Eagles fan.

Surviving with his mother, Florence, are his daughter, Melissa Powell; two sisters, Linda Newton and her husband, Steve Newton, Sr. and Lisa Becker; a brother, Mark Bateman; nieces and nephews, Heather, Lilly, Cameron, Dylan, Rebecca, Robert, Natalia, RJ, Stephanie, Aleczander and Josh; step-nephew, Steve, Jr; and a granddaughter, Adrianyna. He was predeceased by his brother, Gary Bateman.

Services will be private with interment in Hays Cemetery, Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Robert A. Dezzi, 51 of Bangor, PA died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home. Born June 9, 1974 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Michael Dezzi and Louise (Rupp) and Leroy Feflie. He attended Easton High School and was employed by Bethlehem Precast and Engleman’s Construction for 30 years. Bob had a passion for cooking, especially grilling and smoking meat. He loved football and was an avid Raiders fan. He also enjoyed fishing and the fishing trips he took with his cousins, Richie and Kenny, and close friends up north.

Bob is survived by his wife: Marie (Hendershot) Dezzi; a daughter: Eva; stepsons: Brayden and Buddy; a sister: Jennifer Melendez; 2 granddaughters: Luna and Stella; and his aunt and uncle: Betty and David Goodman.

A Memorial Service will be held 6 PM Wednesday (Sept. 3) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 5 to 6 PM.  Memorials may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.