Obituaries

Carla Jo Sobler, 68 of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home. Born January 19, 1952 in Flemington, NJ she was a daughter of the late Lillian (Stymiesc) and Carl H. Moyer, Jr. She was a graduate and avid fan of Phillipsburg High School where she had been named Susie Stateliner. A member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, she was active with SAW (St. Andrew’s Women) and sang in the choir. Carla will be remembered for her infectious laugh and ability to engage in conversation with anyone.

She is survived by her sons: Benjamin C. Sobler (wife Stephanie) of Wilson Borough, Andrew K. Sobler of Palmer Twp.; sisters: Dawn G. Moyer of Easton, Linda Moyer-Hall of Bethlehem, PA; 3 granddaughters: Emma, Ella, Edith; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Michael D. Sobler in 2000.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday (Jan. 31) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, 321 Norristown Rd., Suite. 260, Ambler, PA 19002. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas H. Beegle, 79, of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Easton Hospital. Born July 26, 1940 in Easton, he was a son of the late Harry and Ruth “Dolly” (Strauss) Beegle, and his ‘second’ mother Ada (Williams) Beegle who raised him after his mother passed in 1941. A 1959 graduate of Wilson High School, he had been employed by Bethlehem Steel for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996.

Tom served on the Board of Directors of the Liberty Hose Fire Co for many years. Tom was also a life member of the Wilson Democratic Club where he enjoyed playing shuffleboard with his friends every weekend. He was a life member of the Avona Vol. Fire Co., as well as numerous social clubs from PA to FL.

He is survived by 4 daughters: Tammy Curcio (Anthony) of Bethlehem, Traci Brunner (Anton) of Plainfield Twp., Trisha Beegle of Easton, Tanya Hannan (Thomas) of Easton; his former wife: Sharon Mannix; brothers: William and Richard Beegle (Mary); sisters: Ann Flank (the late Jerry), Linda Wettlaufer (Thomas), Mariclare Groller (George); 6 grandchildren: Dana, Nicholas, Kasilee, Shawn T.(Larissa), Anthony, Beca; and 3 great-grandchildren: Corey, Lilian, and Shawn J; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Tom was the president of the Easton Area Men’s Pool League; he loved his Yankees, watching Judge Judy and John Wayne movies. He also loved spending time with his 4T’s, his son-in-laws, and his grandkids.

A calling period will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday (Jan. 24) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Thomas Fredric Goldsmith, 80, of Palmer Twp., PA, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born August 28, 1939 in Easton he was a son of the late Mary Louise (Miles) and John Francis Goldsmith. His wife, JoAnn (Doria) Goldsmith died in 2017. He graduated from Blair Academy in 1957 and Lafayette College in 1963 and served in the New Jersey National Guard. Tom was the Mayor of the City of Easton for three terms from 1992 until 2003. He then served on the PA Liquor Control Board from 2003 until 2011. Prior to that he was a banker in the Trust Dept. of First Valley Bank and a stockbroker for W.E. Hutton. The Mayor also served as a Consultant for the Easton Area Sewer Authority and for local municipalities. He served on Easton City Council from 1968 to 1988 and was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Pomfret Club, the Northampton Country Club and the Young Republican Club of Easton. Tom enjoyed golfing, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and college basketball.

He is survived by his son: James Timothy Goldsmith and his wife Heidi of Collegeville, PA; a brother: Timothy Stephen Goldsmith of Palmer Twp., PA; three grandchildren: Anthony, Steven and Timothy; nieces and nephews. A sister Constance Eleanor Addington predeceased him.

Services are 10:30 AM Friday (Jan. 17) at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead Street, Easton with visitation 5 to 7:30 PM Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or to the Children’s Home of Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Anna Smestad, 89 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at ManorCare Old Orchard. Born June 6, 1930 in Long Branch, NJ and raised in Norway, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Kristine Marie (Markussen) Thoresen. Anna returned to the United States after WWII and met her husband of 69 years, Hans Smestad, in Brooklyn, NY. They moved to Manalapan, NJ in 1963 where they raised their six children until moving to Forks Twp. in 1987. She was a member of Arndts Lutheran Church and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Anna took great pride in her home and her garden and her greatest joy was caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Hans; her children: Linda Ann Smestad (husband Eivind) of Tovdal, Norway, John H. Smestad (wife Kim) of Kissimmee, FL, Judy Smestad-Nunn (husband Richard) of Brick, NJ and Jupiter, FL, Astri Myhre (husband Sigbjorn) of Cranford, NJ, Kristian Smestad (wife Jerelyn) of Westerly, RI; sister: Sylvia Larsen of Arendal, Norway; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Erik Smestad in 2017 and a sister Thelma Bjornsti.

A Memorial Celebration of her Life will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, Jan. 18 in Arndts Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Forks Twp. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Arndts Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.