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Obituaries

John F. McMurtrie

March 23, 2019

John F. McMurtrie

John F. McMurtrie, 77 of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at ManorCare, Palmer Twp., PA. Born September 5, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late John and Dorothy (Frankenfield) McMurtrie. His wife, the former Florence Kiehl, died in 1996. He had been employed by Lehigh University for many years before retiring in 1997.

He is survived by a daughter: Lisa McMurtrie of Easton; a niece: Robin Pudliner of Freemansburg, PA with whom he had resided; 2 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A brother Robert died earlier.

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

Beverly Lillian Purdy

March 20, 2019

Beverly Lillian Purdy, 78, of Easton, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in her home.

Born July 11, 1940 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Lillian (Milford) Hartzell. Her husband, Edgar A. Purdy died in 2017.

She worked at MCS Industries, Easton, was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg and graduated from Easton High School in 1958.

Surviving are her children, Dr. Jill Purdy and her spouse, Rosemary Grube; Ellen Patterson and her husband, Glenn and Mark Purdy; brothers, Edward Hartzell and Buddy Jemola; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her sisters, Paula Urteaga and Patricia Hartzell died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle League of Northampton County, P.O. Box 3424, Palmer, PA 18043. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Erwin C. Deemer

March 17, 2019

Erwin C. Deemer, 90 of Easton, PA died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the New Eastwood Care Center. Born July 5, 1928 in Easton he was a son of the late Chester and Florence (Scull) Deemer. His wife, the former Yolanda Virgilio died in 2013. He was a member of the Merchant Marine and employed by the former Dixie Cup Company for 30 years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a life member of the Fleas, Citizen Hose, Liberty Hose and member of Safety First and American Legion.

He is survived by his children: Linda Shober and her husband Michael of Bethlehem Twp., PA, Wayne Deemer and his wife Michelle of Easton,  Nora Deppen of Bethlehem Twp., Ronald Deemer of Wilson Borough; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A Graveside service will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, March 28 at Easton Heights Cemetery, N. 10th St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Hope L. Greffe

March 15, 2019

Hope L. Greffe, 91 of Drums, PA formerly of Easton, PA died Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Mountaintop Care Center. Born October 13, 1927 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Kline) Smith. She had been employed by the Crayola Company for 22 years before retiring. Hope was a lifetime member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church and loved to bowl with her bowling league.

She is survived by her children: Marcha Smull with whom she resided, Alfred Greffe and his wife Leslie of Florida; 6 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her sisters: Betty Dietz, Jane Francis and brother: John Smith, Jr. died earlier.

Services are 11:00 AM Tuesday (Mar. 19) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 10 to 11 AM. Interment is in Arndt’s Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 or Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

June A. Bellew

March 13, 2019

June A. Bellew, 92 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home. Born April 29, 1926 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Hermany) Laros. Her husband Joseph A. Bellew died in 1976. June was a Registered Nurse.

She is survived by her 6 children: Kathleen Tippins, Kevin Bellew, Terese Bellew all of Easton, Maureen Moroney Russen of Bethlehem, PA, Louise Birmingham of West Chester, PA, Jeanette Duggan of Lake Placid, NY; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Interment services were held on August 29, 2019 in Long Island National Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Jocelyn Marin

March 12, 2019

Jocelyn Marin, 31, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Born September 27, 1987 in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of Lina Faberlle.

Surviving with her mother, Lina, are her sisters, Carolyn Hernandez and Shirlyn Ramos and her grandparents, Jose Marin and Luz Santiago.

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

Martin L. “Pop” Haas

March 10, 2019

Martin L. Haas

Martin L. “Pop” Haas, 83 of Fork Twp., PA died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus after being stricken at home. Born January 13, 1936 in Bath, PA he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Tashner) Haas. He was an Army veteran and had been employed by Schwerman Trucking in Nazareth for 37 years and then by Easton Cemetery before retiring.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Anne (Tharp) Haas; 4 children: Joyce Thomas (husband Rich) of Moscow, PA, James Haas (wife Johnna) of Clarksville, TN, Robert Haas (wife Randy) of Landenberg, PA, Ronald Haas (wife Naomi) of Visalia, CA; brother: John; sister: Ethel; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday (Mar. 16) in the Easton Cemetery Chapel, North 7th St., Easton, with visitation 10 to 10:30 AM in the Chapel. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or any veteran’s organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Betty C. Rehrig

March 10, 2019

Betty C. Rehrig, 91 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born August 23, 1927 in Bethlehem Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Moser. Her husband Harry C. Rehrig died in Jan. of 1999. She was a graduate of Boyer’s Single Room Schoolhouse in Bethlehem Twp. and Wilson High School Class of 1945. She had been employed by the Trio Togs Garment Co. in Bethlehem Twp. and the Betty Lee Dress Co. in Easton for many years. Betty was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Palmer Twp., the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Easton.

She is survived by two sons: Harry Rehrig, Jr. and his wife Maria of Warner Robins, GA, Randy Rehrig of Emmaus, PA; a sister: Evelyn Hardy and grandson: Christopher Rehrig. Her husband: Harry and sister: Eleanor Madura died earlier.

Services are 2 PM Saturday (Mar. 16) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 1 to 2 PM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.