Obituaries

Jeffrey J. Hoffman, 59 of Easton, PA died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at New Eastwood Care Center. Born October 24, 1959 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of Carl E. Hoffman of Winter Haven, FL and the late Barbara (Werkheiser). He had been employed by Easton Hospital and was a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Easton.

He is survived by his father Carl and his wife Gloria; brothers: Daniel Hoffman of Early, TX, John Peterson of Bethlehem, Robert Peterson of Gettysburg, PA, Thomas Peterson of Easton, Arte Hoffman of Kissimmee, FL; sister: Nanet Peterson of Bethlehem; step-mother: Stephanie Hoffman of Bethlehem; and his partner: Wilma Mott of Easton. His wife: Judith (Taylor) and brother: Joseph Hoffman died earlier.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 AM Thursday (May 9) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment is in Nisky Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys’ and Girls Club of Easton, P.O. Box 741, Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Katharine Bates Moore, 94 of Bethlehem, PA died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Kirkland Village. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William and Marie (Bergstresser) Bates. Her husband Robert Wood Moore died in 1988. A graduate of the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, she attended Douglass College before entering nursing school at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton and a lifelong volunteer. Her favorite volunteering was with hospice in Bethlehem and Venice, FL. Kay was best known for her love of family, cats, chocolate, creative writing and watercolor painting. She is survived by her children: Nancy Swaney, Karen Manternach, Robert Moore, Jr. and their spouses; a brother: William Bates, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem. Friends will have an opportunity to greet the family at the reception immediately following the service. Interment will be private in Nisky Hill Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Alice May Palmer, 98 of Easton, PA died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp., PA. Born August 26, 1920 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Judge Frank P. and Alice May (Riddle) McCluskey. She was a graduate of National Park Seminary and Junior College and widow of Judge Clinton “Budd” Palmer.

She is survived by her 2 children: Clint Palmer of Pasadena, CA and Peggy Palmer (Paul Felder) of Easton; 4 grandchildren: Peter James (Jennifer) and Fallon Maggio, Nora and Sam Palmer; 3 great-grandchildren: Jake, Charlotte and Dylan Maggio; sister-in-law: Winnie McClusky; and nephew: F. Patrick McCluskey and his family. She was predeceased by her brothers: Frank, Edward and Donald McCluskey.

Services are private. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Alice’s family would like to thank Country Meadows, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Shafi for their excellent care and Kevin Houser of Ameriprise for his money management skills which enabled Alice to stay at Country Meadows.

In lieu of flowers or contributions, please visit, call and send cards to people in skilled care communities. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

John M. Heller, Sr., 82 of Easton, PA died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Gracedale. Born June 18, 1936 in Easton he was a son of the late John Heller and Gladys (Tock) Heller Titus. He served in the Marine Corps and was employed by W.T. Grant, Orr’s Department Stores and J.C. Penney before retiring.

He is survived by his children: Renee Grube of Martins Creek, PA, John Heller, Jr. (wife Pamela) of Pataskala, OH, Beth-Anne Unangst (husband Michael) of Wilson Borough, Ned Devlin (wife Melissa) of Reading, PA, Brian Devlin (wife Kelly) of Nashville, TN; siblings: George “Butch” Heller and Mary Handelong of Wind Gap, PA, Ida Mae Dennis of Easton; 6 grandchildren: Jessica, Kevin, Kiana, Jayden, Delaney, Camryn and a great-granddaughter: Willow

Visitation will be held 5 to 6:30 PM Monday (April 22) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Services are private. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Gracedale Foundation, P.O. Box 138, Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Steven J. Vincent, 66 of Easton, PA died Friday, April 12, 2019 at home. Born May 20, 1952 in Easton, he was the son of the late Theodora “Dora” (Belletti) and Steven Vincent, Sr. He was a 1970 graduate of Wilson High School and attended East Stroudsburg University. A member of Local 158 (the heavy highway union), he worked for the Collins and Maxwell Co. in Easton for many years. Steve was an avid New York Yankees fan who loved Alabama football and his many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kilpatrick) Vincent; his sister: Priscilla Morgan of Perkasie, PA; mother-in-law: Mamie Kilpatrick of Easton; step-daughters: Willow and Pearl; and nephews: Jim and John.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 23 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton, PA with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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

Shirley Bella Terleski of Easton, PA died Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 90. Born Sept. 4, 1928 in Riegelsville, PA she was a daughter of the late Daisy (Hagley) and Arthur Sheats. Her husband of almost 63 years, George Terleski, died in 2014. She was a 1946 graduate of Wilson High School and continued to participate in reunion breakfasts until 2018. After graduation, she worked as an office secretary at C.K. Williams (Pfizer) and then as a secretary at the former St. Mark’s UCC in Easton. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Easton.

Shirley enjoyed playing cards with her card club of six who met regularly from shortly after her graduation until well into the 1990’s. Her love of cards, games, crossword puzzles and reading brought much pleasure to her in retirement. She also enjoyed traveling and musicals. Shirley was a kind and polite woman, devoted to her husband and family. She laughed easily and enjoyed her small family gatherings.

She is survived by her children: Lynn Terleski-Katz of Sacramento, CA, Robert Terleski of Andreas, PA, Gregory Terleski of Easton, Michael Terleski of Bethlehem; 3 grandchildren: Tyler Terleski, Seth Katz and Annette Terleski; and her extended family of over 70 years: Marilyn Schoenborn, Kay Richter, Peggy and Ron Vellner. Her brothers: William and Richard Sheats died earlier.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Monday (Apr. 15) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals or St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Fotini Balaskas, 83, of Palmer Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and husband of nearly 50 years.

Born May 5, 1935 in Kallithea, Olympia, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Dimitrios and Kallirroi (Dimitrouli) Doganis.

Fotini worked in Thessaloniki, Greece before marrying and immigrating to Easton. Married in Glyfada Athens on May 2, 1970 to Nicholas Balaskas of Easton, they enjoyed many years of love and happiness together.

After retiring from A&H Sportswear, she enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening and her Church. A lifelong and devout member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, she enjoyed attending Mass and helping.

Surviving are her husband, Nicholas Balaskas; niece, Kallirroi Parashos and her husband, Hariton; great nephews, Christos Parashos, Demetrios Parashos and Nicholas Parashos and his wife, Megan; and great grand nephews, Hariton and Kallirroi Parashos. She was predeceased by her brother, Panayotis Doganis and her sisters, Aimilia Spyropoulos and Gianoula Gianopoulos.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time on Saturday in the church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

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