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Obituaries

Anne E. Reichard

August 15, 2019

Anne E. Reichard, 99, formerly of Easton, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Brandywine Living, Dresher, PA.

Born December 29, 1919 in Sagamore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Lucas) Erdick. Her husband, Frank A. Reichard died in 1974.

She graduated from Ashley High School in 1939 and worked at the former Laubach’s and Orr’s, Easton.

Surviving are her sister, Mary Dell’Aglio and nieces and nephews.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, www.salvationarmy.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Lois T. Pagliaro

August 11, 2019

Lois T. Pagliaro, 85, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Oakland, NJ and Easton, PA passed away August 11, 2019. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Concettina “Kittie” nee’ Vaiatica and Anthony Bosco. Lois married Albert Pagliaro in 1957 and settled in Oakland where they raised one son. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Oakland and an extremely kind, caring and compassionate woman. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and a talented musician (pianist). She enjoyed playing and listening to music, sightseeing with her husband and spending time with her three German Shepherds.

She is survived by her son: Philip Pagliaro and his wife Tara Kent; her sister: Lorraine Tinkler (husband Harold); grandchildren: Michael and James Pagliaro; nephews: Kenneth and Robert Tinkler and niece Elizabeth Tinkler Smith. She was predeceased by her husband Albert on July 12, 2010.

A private funeral was held in Easton with internment in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton was in charge of arrangements. Donations in Lois’ memory to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (www.bbrfoundation.org) would be greatly appreciated by her family. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Catherine Contos

August 10, 2019

Catherine Contos

Catherine Contos, 96, formerly of Easton PA, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Mosser Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1922 in Kozani, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Stella (Galfas) Tsimberis. She emigrated to the United States in 1935, where she settled in Philadelphia and married Peter Contos in 1948. She was an active member of the Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilson Borough. Loved by everyone who knew her, Catherine’s greatest joy was cooking and caring for her family.

She is survived by her children: Nick Contos (Anne) of Tallahassee, FL, Estelle Calandra (Paul) of Allentown, PA, Tom Contos (Barbara Walsh) of Lexington, VA, grandchildren: Peter Calandra (Kathi), Nicole Calandra (BK Tuon), Katherine Contos; great-grandchildren: Bryce and Grady Calandra, Stella Tuon; step-sister: Bessie Caripides; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her husband Peter died in 1996. The family thanks her excellent caregivers at Mosser Nursing Home and Country Meadows of Allentown, where she previously resided.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Aug. 13) in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas J. Todaro

August 1, 2019

Thomas J. Todaro, 94, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Born June 18, 1925 in Easton, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Theresa (Garafolo) Todaro. His wife, Fannie (Pirone) Todaro died in 1988.

He served in the Navy during WWII and owned Tom’s Auto Body and Sales, Easton for over 40 years.

Surviving are his companion, Jeannie Haydu; children, John Todaro and his wife, Patricia of Forks Township and Carol Lear and her husband, Ed of Lower Nazareth Township; sister, Sally Spironello; grandchildren, Brent and his wife, Katie and Tricia and her husband, Chad; and great granddaughter, Emma. His brothers, Joseph and Liborio Todaro and his sister, Josie Cuvo died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Legion, www.legion.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Mary Ann Barrett

July 31, 2019

Mary Ann Barrett

Mary Ann Barrett, 75 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home. Born December 8, 1943 in Hanover, NH she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Thomas) and Joseph d’Esopo. Her husband C. Keith Barrett died in 1987. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in 1965 and the Doscher Country School of Photography and member of First United Church of Christ, Easton.

She is survived by 3 stepchildren: Keith Barrett of Hampton, VA, Bryan Barrett of Palmer Twp., PA, Lisa Barrett of Northampton, PA; 4 step-grandchildren: Andrea and Andrew Barrett, Kelsey Smith, Angela Neal; and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Dylan, Tyler, Natalie and Nathan.

Services are 11 AM Tuesday, August 6 in First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, with a calling period from 6 to 7:30 PM Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Pine Knolls Cemetery, Hanover, NH.

Memorial contributions may be made to First UCC, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Nancy Rae Lee

July 30, 2019

Nancy Rae Lee, 83, of Palmer Township, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.

Born March 9, 1936 in Mt. Carmel, PA, she was a daughter of the late Arthur W. and Carrie C. (Buehler) Tietsworth. Her husband, Robert H. Lee died last year.

Nancy worked at Strongwear Pants, Easton and Chain Bike, Bethlehem and was a member of First Baptist Church, Easton.

She is survived by nieces and nephews. Her brother, Arthur W. Tietsworth, Jr., and her sister, Carrie C. Snyder died earlier.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2019 in First Baptist Church of Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 177 N. Greenwood Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gail S. Levine

July 29, 2019

Gail S. Levine, 71, of Delray Beach, Florida, died Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Reba (Abramowich) Seidel.

Surviving are her children, Michael Levine and Beth Ain and 4 grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday at B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Betty E. Wagner

July 26, 2019

Betty E. Wagner, 96, of Palmer Township, died Friday, July 26, 2019. Born January 30, 1923 in Bangor, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary (Clewell) Parry. Her husband, Edward F. Wagner, Jr., died in 1976.

Surviving are her children, Dan Wagner and his wife, Brenda, Thomas Wagner, Timothy Wagner, Vickie Lieb and her husband, Stephen, and Susan Wagner; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2019 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.